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385 Twelfth Session, Commencing at 11.30 am ORDERS, DECORATIONS & MEDALS BRITISH SINGLES 3485* The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Companions neck badge (CB) in gilt silver, hallmarked for London 1917. Short ribbon, otherwise extremely fine. $250 lot 3486 3486* The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, Companion (CMG) neck badge in gilt and enamel. Short ribbon, otherwise extremely fine. $400 3487 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander's neck badge (Civil) (CBE) type 2, in gilt and enamel. Short ribbon, some lacquer missing on enamelled arms, otherwise extremely fine. $150 3488 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Officer's breast badges (OBE) (2) (Military) type 1 and (Civil) type 2, in gilt silver. Two single medals, good very fine. (2) $200 3489 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member's breast badge (MBE) (Civil) type 1 ladies issue, in silver with hallmark. Extremely fine. $100 3490* The Knight Bachelor's Badge, in gilt silver and enamel (47x63mm), hallmarked for London 1948. Extremely fine. $400 3491 Distinguished Service Order, (GVR). A copy, jeweller made, suspender bar and brooch bar with two side pins fitted for wearing, good very fine. $150 Together with Garrard & Co Ltd case.

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385

Twelfth Session, Commencing at 11.30 am

ORDERS, DECORATIONS & MEDALS

BRITISH SINGLES

3485* The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Companions neck badge (CB) in gilt silver, hallmarked for London 1917. Short ribbon, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$250

lot 3486

3486* The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, Companion (CMG) neck badge in gilt and enamel. Short ribbon, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$400

3487 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander's neck badge (Civil) (CBE) type 2, in gilt and enamel. Short ribbon, some lacquer missing on enamelled arms, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$150

3488 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Offi cer's breast badges (OBE) (2) (Military) type 1 and (Civil) type 2, in gilt silver. Two single medals, good very fi ne. (2)

$200

3489 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member's breast badge (MBE) (Civil) type 1 ladies issue, in silver with hallmark. Extremely fi ne.

$100

3490* The Knight Bachelor's Badge, in gilt silver and enamel (47x63mm), hallmarked for London 1948. Extremely fi ne.

$400

3491 Distinguished Service Order, (GVR). A copy, jeweller made, suspender bar and brooch bar with two side pins fi tted for wearing, good very fi ne.

$150

Together with Garrard & Co Ltd case.

386

3492* Distinguished Service Order, (GVR). Probably a copy. Good extremely fi ne.

$200

3493 Imperial Service Medal, (EVIIR). Frances S. Oliver. Engraved. Toned extremely fi ne.

$100

3494* Royal Red Cross, Second Class (ARRC) (GRI) in silver, ladies issue. Extremely fi ne.

$150

3495 Distinguished Service Cross, (GRI). A copy probably in silver. Some contact marks, bright area on reverse from double sided tape, otherwise very fi ne.

$100

3496* Distinguished Service Cross, (GVIR type 2), with brooch suspender bar, scarce 1949 onwards issue in Garrard & Co case marked 'D.S.Cross', no hallmark (specimen?). Very fi ne.

$300

3497* Kaisar-I-Hind Medal, in silver (GVR type 2). Extremely fi ne.

$200

387

3498* The Highland Society's Medal for Egypt 1801, in silver (49mm), a tribute medal to the 42nd Regiment by G F Pidgeon, obverse, bust of Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby right, reverse (after Benjamin West), Highlander with sword drawn, captures the standard of the French Imperial Legion, Gaelic legend, engraved Gaelic inscription on edge (BHM 512; Eimer 932). Edge nicks and bump, fi ne.

$400

3499* Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, - two clasps - Basque Roads 1809, Java. John Babbidge. Impressed. Very fi ne.

$4,000

John Babbidge A.B. H.M.S. Illustrious. No.540 on NGS medal roll.

3500* Military General Service Medal 1793-1814, - two clasps - Orthes, Toulouse. David Aitken, 71st Foot. Impressed. Hairlines, nearly extremely fi ne.

$1,500 Medal and clasp entitlement confi rmed.

3501* Waterloo Medal 1815, with original suspender. John Prideaux, 2nd. Batt. 35th Reg. Foot. Impressed. Good fi ne.

$3,000

Pte John Prideaux, 2/35th Regt of Foot; Enl. between 1802-1804 (records not located); 25Apr1806-24Sep1807 postings to locations in Sicily and Egypt; 25Mar1811-24Sep1813 Guernsey; 25Sep1813-24Sep1815 postings to locations in Holland and France, record also noted to be a Waterloo Man - a member of Captain A. McDonald's Company; Disch.24Apr1817.

With some research.

388

3502 Waterloo Medal 1815, with original suspender. Naming erased. Very fi ne.

$300

3503 British Legion Medal 1836, for San Sebastian, a copy in silver. Unnamed. Good fi ne.

$80

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

The British (Anglo Spanish) Legion was formed by General Sir George de Lacey Evans and consisted of a small squadron of marines and a detachment of Royal Artillery. The medal was awarded by Queen Isabella to those present at San Sebastian on 5 May 1836.

With medal photos and details.

3504* Sutlej Medal 1845-46, - two clasps - Ferozeshuhur, Aliwal. Gunner Henry Hewitt 1st Brigade H.A. Engraved. Nearly very fi ne.

$700

3505* India General Service Medal 1854-95, - clasp - Burma 1885-7, in bronze. 6/9 Bearer Gunda Nursimooloo Transport Dept. Madras. Engraved. Very fi ne.

$120

3506* Baltic Medal 1854-55. Surgn Thomas King H.M.S.Belleisle. Engraved. Good very fi ne.

$200

389

3507* Baltic Medal 1854-55. Unnamed. Hairlines, small edge bump on obverse, otherwise good very fi ne.

$150

3508 Singles: Baltic Medal 1854-55; India General Service Medal 1936-39, - clasp - North West Frontier 1936-37. First medal unnamed, 92 W-Carr. Dost Mohd., 2-1 Punjab R. on last medal. Named medal impressed. Two single medals, fi rst medal with heavy edge bumps and contact marks, good, second medal very fi ne.

$120

3509* Crimea Medal 1854-56, - three clasps - Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol. 2517 Nicholas Doolan. 28th . Regt. Impressed but some letters out of alignment and fi rst number too far left of name. Edge nicks and contact marks, otherwise good fi ne.

$200

3510* Crimea Medal 1854-56, - three clasps - Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol. Private Richd. Rhodes. 30th Foot. Engraved. Good very fi ne.

$350

390

3511 Crimea Medal 1854-56, - two clasps - Balaklava, Sebastopol. Unnamed. Good very fi ne.

$200

3512* Indian Mutiny Medal 1858. 48 G. Friend 54th Foot. Impressed. Very fi ne.

$200

Private George Friend, 54th (West Norfolk) Foot. Confi rmed on roll with no clasp entitlement.

lot 3513

3513* Second China War Medal 1857-60, - fi ve clasps - China 1842, Fatshan 1857, Canton 1857, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860. Unnamed. Good fi ne.

$400

3514 Second China War Medal 1857-60, - clasp - Taku Forts 1860. 2407. Pte P. Hickey. 1st Battn. 3rd Foot. Engraved and renamed. Good very fi ne.

$100

3515 New Zealand Medal 1869, (1861 to 1866 reverse). Naming offi cially deleted and impressed SPECIMEN. Hairlines, extremely fi ne.

$150

391

3516* Abyssinian War Medal 1867-68. 3816 T.McCumisky 1st Battn 4th The K.O.R.Regt. Naming embossed. Many contact marks, fi ne.

$400

With medal entitlement reference details - Pte Thomas McCumisky landed at Abyssinia 03Jan1868 9PRO Ref: WO/100/43).

3517* Canada General Service Medal 1866-70, - clasp - Fenian Raid 1866. Pte. J.Kennedy Garden Island N. Co. Impressed. Nearly extremely fi ne.

$500

3518 Ashantee Medal 1873-74. 2218 Pte G.Doman 2Bn Rifl e Bde 1873-4. Engraved. Nearly very fi ne.

$350

3519* South Africa Medal 1877-79, - clasp - 1879. 1852. Pte. R.Walters. 1st Dn. Gds. Engraved. Brooch mounting neatly removed from obverse, otherwise very fi ne.

$200

3520* Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. 1321. Gunr H.Godding. 1/A. Bde R.H.A. Engraved. Good very fi ne.

$200

3521 Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. Assistt. Poll. Officer Mir Hussain Shah Political Dept. Engraved in Indian Army style. Very fi ne.

$150

392

3522* Kabul to Kandahar Star. Unnamed. Good very fi ne.

$120

3523* Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-97, - clasp - Basutoland. Pte J.Bennett. Kaff. Vol. Arty. Engraved. Nearly extremely fi ne.

$200

Pte J Bennett, Kaffrarian Volunteer Artillery confi rmed on roll.

3524 Singles: Egypt Medal 1882, - clasp - Tel-El-Kebir. 143? Pte R. Bell. 1/Sea. Highrs. Engraved.; Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR Admiral's uniform). A.B. F. Wilson. Impressed. Two single medals, the fi rst medal with many contact marks and considerable wear to edge naming, very good, the other medal very fi ne.

$230

3525* East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900, - clasp - Benin 1897. H.Levins, Sto. H.M.S.Phoebe. Impressed. Very fi ne.

$200

3526* Hong Kong Plague Medal 1894, with swivel suspender. Police Constable J.McDonald. Correction to last letter D, impressed. Very fi ne.

$2,000

393

3527* India Medal 1895-1902, (QVR), - two clasps - Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 3571. Pte. H.Perkins. 1/D.C.L.I. Correctly inscribed with crude engraved running script. Edge nicks and scratches, otherwise good fi ne.

$200

Entitlement confi rmed.

3528* Ashanti Star 1896. Corpl W.Ellam B Compy. 2nd Batt West Yorks Regt. Engraved. Some graffi ti scratches on the reverse of one arm of the star, otherwise very fi ne.

$400

3529* Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 3 reverse), - eight clasps - Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1901. 3398 Pte T.Caldwell. S.Lanc:Regt. Impressed. A few small edge bumps and nicks, otherwise good very fi ne.

$600

3530 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 2 reverse), - six clasps - Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. 2531 Pte T.Shaw, Scot:Rifl es. Impressed. Contact marks, otherwise very fi ne.

$200

3531 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse) - fi ve clasps - Cape Colony; Orange Free State; Transvaal; South Africa 1901; South Africa 1902. Name neatly erased. Contact marks, and edge nicks, fi ne.

$80

3532 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, type 3 reverse, - four clasps - Cape Colony, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill. Naming erased. No ribbon, a few small edge nicks, second clasp with slight bend, otherwise very fi ne.

$150

3533 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 2 reverse), - clasp - Rhodesia. 947 Tpr. R.S.Smith. B.S.A. Police. Impressed. Nearly extremely fi ne.

$250

394

3534 Singles: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 2 reverse), - two clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State; Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 2 ghost dates reverse), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 7437 Pte G.Kendrick. Manch.Regt on fi rst medal, 30546 Dr. J.Collins, 37th Batt R.F.A. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Two single medals, extremely fi ne; edge bumps, fi ne.

$170

3535* Queen's Mediterranean Medal 1899. 8481 Pte J.Allen. Rl, W.Kent:Regt. Impressed. Edge nicks and bumps on reverse, otherwise fi ne.

$250

3536* Tibet Medal 1903-04. 1416 Rifl n. Bhimsing Thapa. 8th Gurkha Rifl es. Engraved. Very fi ne and rare.

$750

3537 Natal Medal 1906, - clasp 1906. Pte E.Page Natal Royal Regiment, Mtd Infantry. Engraved. Contact marks. Fine.

$150

3538* Natal Medal 1906, - clasp - 1906. Name neatly erased. Clasp loose, contact marks, otherwise very fi ne.

$150

3539* Africa General Service Medal 1902-56, - clasp - Somaliland 1908-10. 179310 E.Bowey, A.B. H.M.S. Fox: Impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$150

395

3540 Singles: Africa General Service Medal 1902-56; General Service Medal 1962, - clasp - South Arabia; General Service Medal 1962, - clasp - Northern Ireland. Const. Kumubugu. Itami. on fi rst medal, 23919710 Pte. A.A.Spencer. RAOC. on second medal, SAC. B.R.L.Carlo (T8077034) on last medal. All medals impressed. Three single medals, extremely fi ne.

$220

3541 Singles: British War Medal 1914-18. Name erased.; Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18. R.Todd Australia 1595. Impressed.; France and Germany Star (WWII). 4027019/Sgt R.F.Bass 50th Div RASC. Unofficially impressed.; MBE (Ladies issue) Royal Mint case only. Three single medals and one case, some toning inside case, otherwise very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$100

3542* Memorial Plaque WWI, named to Augustus Marshall. One time cleaned, otherwise very fi ne.

$150

Augustus De La Pere Marshall, 2Lt with East Lancashire Regt; DOD 22May1915 at age 22; commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial which stands in Berks Cemetery Extension at Hainaut, Belgium.

3543 Singles: India General Service Medal 1936-39, - clasp - North West Frontier 1936-37; Army Long Service Medal (GVR 1911-20). First medal unnamed, 5092 M.E. S.Mjr: R.S.Broderick. R.E. on last. Named medal impressed. Two single medals, very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$150

3544 King's Commendation For Brave Conduct, 1942-45, original plastic pin back badge; also silver oakleaf emblem. The pin badge with glue repair, very good, the emblem extremely fi ne. (2)

$100

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

3545* Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, - three clasps - Mine Sweeping 1945-51, S.E.Asia 1945-46, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-53. Impressed on edge, COLLECTORS ITEM. Good extremely fi ne.

$250

3546* Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, - clasp - Yangtze 1949. C/SS X 820020 J.T.Bassett, Ord. Smn. R.N. Imressed. Good very fi ne.

$600

396

3547 General Service Medal 1918-62, - clasp - Malaya. Impressed on edge, COLLECTORS ITEM. Extremely fi ne.

$100

3548 General Service Medal 1962 - three clasps - Borneo, Malay Peninsula, South Vietnam. Impressed on edge, COLLECTORS ITEM. Extremely fi ne.

$120

3549 Singles: General Service Medal 1962, - clasp - Northern Ireland. 24475654 Dvr C Nichol RCT; Rhodesia General Service Medal 1968. 24627 Const Themba. Both medals impressed. Two single medals, uneven toning on obverse of fi rst medal due to double sided tape, otherwise nearly extremely fi ne.

$60

3550 Vietnam Medal 1964-73. Impressed on edge, COLLECTORS ITEM. Extremely fi ne.

$100

3551* South Atlantic Medal 1982, with combat zone rosette. 24603830 Pte M J Lynch Para. Impressed. Hairlines, otherwise nearly extremely fi ne and scarce to the Parachute Regiment.

$1,500

3552* Army Meritorious Service Medal, (GVR type 1 swivel). 15177 C.S.Mjr: J.A.Morris. 10/R.W.Fus: Impressed. Very fi ne.

$150

3553 Singles: Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei.Gratia) with bar; Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVIR). Both unnamed. Two single medals, good very fi ne - good extremely fi ne.

$150

3554 Singles: Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei.Gratia); Cadet Forces Medal (EIIR Dei Gratia); Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei.Gratia); Air Effi ciency Award (EIIR Dei Gratia). All marked on edge, COLLECTORS ITEM. Four single medals, extremely fi ne.

$250

3555 Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR). K.11077 PO.B. 10458 G.C.Carpenter. S.P.O. R.F.R. Impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$100

3556 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria small reverse lettering (1874-1901). 3302 Corpl J.Laverty, Cst Bde R.A. Impressed. hairlines, extremely fi ne.

$120

3557 Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, (VRI), Victoria Regina, with swivelling suspender and original brooch bar. Unnamed. Light hairlines, extremely fi ne.

$100

397

3558 Territorial Decoration, GVR, hallmarked for London 1919. Unnamed. Nearly uncirculated.

$100

3559 Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, (GVR). 4040 Sjt:R.Dawson:Forth R.G.A. Impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$80

3560 Singles: Civil Defence Long Service Medal (British version); Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve cape badge. Both medal and badge unnamed. Two single items, very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$50

3561 Singles: Special Constabulary Long Service Medal (EIIR Dei Gratia); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal (GVR crowned bust); Metropolitan Police Jubilee Medal 1887, - clasp - 1897. Keith N. Burwood on fi rst medal, Sergt. Albert J. Aldous on second medal, P.C. C. Corkrey. T.A. Div. on last medal. First two medals impressed, the last engraved. Three single medals, very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$100

3562 Singles: Jubilee Medal 1897, in silver. Unnamed.; Jubilee Medal 1935. Jem. Dadan Khan R.A. The named medal engraved. Two single medals, no ribbons, contact marks on second, otherwise very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$100

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

3563 Coronation and Jubilee Medals, Coronation Medals 1902 (EVIIR) in silver, 1911 (GVR) in silver, 1937 (GVIR) in silver, 1953 (EIIR) in silver, Jubilee Medals, 1935 (GVR) in silver, 1977 (EIIR) in silver, 2002 (EIIR) in gilt cupro nickel, 2012 (EIIR) in cupro nickel and marked 'COPY'. Eight single medals, the 1953 issue with scratches to obverse, overall fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$400

3564 Singles: Coronation Medal 1902 in bronze (possibly a copy); Coronation Medal 1911; Coronation Medal 1937; Coronation Medal 1953. All unnamed. Four single medals, no ribbons, very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$100

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

BRITISH GROUPS

3565* Pair: Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, - clasp -Syria; St Jean D'Acre Medal in silver 1840. John Robinson on fi rst medal, second medal unnamed as issued. Named medal impressed. Edge nicks and a few scratches, otherwise nearly very fi ne.

$1,250 John Robinson, Boatswain, HMS Benbow.

3566* Trio: Crimea Medal 1854-56, - clasp - Sebastopol; Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58; Turkish Crimea Medal 1855-56 (Sardinian issue). James Kelly. Corporal. 97 (very worn) Foot on fi rst medal, Jas, Kelly, 97th Foot on second medal, last medal unnamed as issued. Named medals impressed. Contact marks, heavy on fi rst medal, otherwise fi ne.

$550

Private James Kelly 97th Foot (Earl of Ulster's) confi rmed on Indian Mutiny Roll.

398

3567* Group of Four: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Offi cer) (Military) (OBE) type 1; India General Service Medal 1854-95, - clasp - Burma 1887-89; Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 2 reverse), - three clasps - Cape colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902; Coronation Medal 1911. First and last medals unnamed as issued, Capt & Adjt. R.J.Cooke 2nd Bn Ches. R. on third medal, Maj. & Adjt: R.J.Cooke. Ches:Rgt. on third medal. Both named medals engraved. Contact marks, otherwise very fi ne.

$500

No confi rmation of fi rst and last medal entitlement.

3568* Group of Five: Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Member) (Military) (MBE) type 1; India General Service Medal 1854-95, - two clasps - Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89; China War Medal 1900; Delhi Durbar Medal in silver 1911; British Red Cross Society War Service Medal 1914-1918. The fi rst and last two medals unnamed as issued, Lt. C.M.Ducat 1st Bombay Lancers on second medal, Bt. Ltt. Coll. C.M.Ducat. 34th Poona Horse on third medal. The second medal impressed, the third medal engraved. Very fi ne.

$600

MBE: unconfi rmed.

MID: with China Expeditionary Force 1900-02. This was reported in a biography but unconfi rmed.

Charles Merewether Ducat, born 05Sep1860 in India; passed out of Staff College; 2Lt 2Jan1881, Lt 01Jul1881, Capt 22Jan1892, Major 22Jan1901, Brevet Lt Col 01Jan1903; Retired 21Feb1913; Died 16Mar1934 at Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Lt Col Ducat served as Military Attache to the British Legation in Peking 1902-05. He had a high reputation for intelligence work in the Japanese and Korean areas.

With research.

Group to 2nd in Command New Zealand

3569* Trio: New Zealand Medal 1869, undated reverse; Egypt Medal 1882-89 (1882 reverse), - clasp - Suakin 1885; Khedive's Star 1882. Dep. C. Genl F.H.Armstrong, Commst Dept. on fi rst medal, A.C. Genl F.H. Armstrong. C. & T. S. on second medal, the last medal unnamed as issued. First medal impressed, the second medal chisel engraved. Good very fi ne.

$3,000

Exceedingly rare grouping to a very high offi ce for service in two signifi cant military campaigns. The offi cial's rank is equivalent to Colonel. These military personnel were located in all posts of the Empire, and in this case, Armstrong, 2nd in command in NZ.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 80 (lot 2110) and DNW (London) June 1997.

Francis Hugh Armstrong was born in 1840 and commissioned as Deputy Assistant Commissary General in February 1861. He saw service in the Commissariat Department in New Zealand and was based around the Auckland area. He did spend a short period of time in Taranaki and it was there, on 25 July 1866, that he married 17 year old Ellen Anne Shuttleworth. Armstrong himself was 26 at the time. Following his return to England Armstrong remained in the Commissariat Department. On 30 January 1880, whilst serving in Cyprus, he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissary General in the Transport Department Staff. Armstrong saw active service with the Commissariat and Transport Staff during the Egypt Campaign of 1882 and later during the Suakin Campaign (also Egypt) in March, April and May 1885. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Service Corps on 11 December 1888 and likely spent the remainder of his career based at Gosport. He retired in 1891 or 1892 having therefore served an impressive 30 years.

3570 Group of Five: Egypt Medal 1882-89 (undated reverse), - clasp - Suakin 1885; Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-97; Royal Parks Coronation Medal 1911 in silver; Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896-1908, - clasp - Khartoum; Khedive's Star 1884-6. The naming is illegible in parts of the fi rst, second and fourth medals, the details are, 830?????orp: W.Evans???? on fi rst medal, ????? Sergt. W.Evans????? on second medal, W.Evans on third medal, 8307. Sergt.?????Gren.Gds. on fourth medal, 8307 3GG on last medal. The fi rst three medals engraved, the last two impressed. The ribbon suspension bar on the last is missing the back to the bar, the fi rst four medals with very heavy contact marks, good.

$400

399

3571* Pair: Egypt Medal 1882-89 (undated reverse), - clasp - Suakin 1885; Khedive's Star 1884-6. 5746. Pte W.George. 2/Scots. Gds. On fi rst medal, second medal unnamed as issued. Named medal engraved. Very fi ne.

$300

3572* Group of Seven: Military Medal (GVR Type 1); Meritorious Service Medal (GVR Type 1 swivelling suspender); India Medal 1895-1902 (QVR), - four clasps - Malakand 1897, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98, Samana 1897; Tibet Medal 1903-4, - clasp - Gyantse; 1914 Star - clasp - 5th Aug.-22nd Nov.1914; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2368 Sgt. A.Hartnup 33. Batt. R.A. on fi rst medal, 277368 Cpl. A.Hartnup 40th:A.A.Bty on second medal, 97997 Gr. A.Hartnup No 5, M.B.R.A. on third medal, 97997 Cpl. A.Hartnup 7/Mtn. Bty. R.A. on fourth medal, 2368 Sgt. A.Hartnup R.A. on fi fth medal, SR-2368 Gnr. A.Hartnup R.A. on sixth and seventh medals. All medals impressed, the fi rst medal renamed. Contact marks, otherwise fi ne - very fi ne.

$2,000

Alfred Hartnup, labourer, born 1875 at Gravesend, Kent, England; Enl.03Jul1893 in Royal Artillery; to Gibraltar 13Dec1893; to Malta 29Oct1896; to India 23Sep1898; to 5th Mountain Battery 01Jun1903; third Good Conduct Badge 03Jul1905; to UK 16Dec1905; Disch.18Dec1905 at Gosport; Ops in France and Flanders from 01Nov1915 with Royal Garrison Art, probably mobilized; Disch.19Feb1919; no record of MM or MSM and no dossier found when researching thus indicating it was destroyed during WWII bombing raids. These awards also not located in London Gazette. Note that Hartnup's wife Alice Jane Hartnup resided at Manners Street, Tenterfi eld, NSW (c1934) and Miles Street, Tenterfi eld, NSW (c1949).

With research.

3573* Group of Six: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 2 reverse), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902.; Army Temperance Association- Crookshank Cross 6-month's sobriety medal; Army Temperance Medal India for one year sobriety; Army Temperance Association India silver medal; Army Temperance Association India 5-year's medal. 5432 Pte F.Kerridge, Wilts:Regt on fi rst two medals, other medals unnamed. Named medals impressed. Some contact marks, otherwise very fi ne.

$300

3574* Trio: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander (CBE) (Military) type 1 neck badge; Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 3 reverse), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901; British War Medal 1914-18. The fi rst medal unnamed, Major R.Tremaine, R of O. on second medal, Lt. Col. R.Tremaine. on third medal. Second medal engraved, third medal impressed. Small piece of lacquer missing from left arm of CBE, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$500

CBE: Supplement to Edinburgh Gazette 15/12/1919, p4060 - to Major and Brevet Lt Col Richard Tremaine RGA (R of O) in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.

With research.

400

3575* Pair: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 3 reverse); Imperial Yeomanry Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR). Name details mostly removed from fi rst medal, 8939 Pte J.???????Coy 2nd Impl:Yeo:, 579 L.Cpl. J.T.Pearman. R.E.Kent Yeo. (D.C.O.) on second medal. Both medals impressed. Very fi ne, the second medal scarce.

$400

3576 Group of Four: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Visit to Ireland Medal (EVIIR) 1903. 16/484 Sjt S.Allely R.I.R.Rif on fi rst, second and third medals, S...S.Allely R.I.C. on fourth medal. First three medals impressed, last medal engraved. Last medal with some erasure into fi rst 'S', also contact and cut marks in the fi elds, ribbons stained, fi ne - very fi ne.

$500

3577* Group of Four: India General Service Medal 1908-35 (EVIIR), - clasp - North West Frontier 1908; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 7303. L/C: A.H.Sedgley. 2/Rl:Berks:Rgt: on fi rst medal, 7303 Pte A.H.Sedgley R:Berks:R. on last three medals. All medals impressed. Fine.

$300

3578* Group of Four: King's Police Medal (GVR) type 1; India General Service Medal (GVR) (Kaisar-I-Hind), - clasp - Abor 1911-12; British War Medal 1914-18; Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Capt. Sir G.D.S.Dunbar. Bt. Comm. Assam Mil.Pol. on fi rst medal, Captain Sir G.D.S.Dunbar Bart. 31st Punjabis Comdg Lakhimpur Bn A.M.P. on second medal, Maj. G.D.S.Dunbar Bart. on third medal, Commdt Lakhimpur. Bn. Military Police Capt Sir George Duff Sutherland Dunbar Bart I.A. on last medal. First, second and last medals name erased, renamed and engraved, third medal impressed. Good very fi ne.

$500

KPM: Supplement to LG, 1/1/1913, p5, and Edinburgh Gazette, 3/1/1913, p5, Captain Sir George Duff Sutherland Dunbar, Bart., Commandant, Assam Military Police. With photocopy pages from London Gazette and Edinburgh Gazette.

MID: LG, 16/7/1912, p5178, from Major-General H.Bower, CB, regarding recent operations against the Abors on the North-Eastern Frontier of India, 'Captain Sir George Duff-Sutherland-Dunbar, 31st Punjabis, has commanded to my satisfaction, and his services have also been brought to notice by Colonel Fisher, Commanding the Ledum Column.'

Sir George Duff Sutherland Dunbar of Hempriggs, 6th Bt. was born on 29May1878; educated at Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, London; succeeded to title of 6th Baronet Dunbar of Hempriggs, county Caithness on 07Dec1897; attended Royal Military College, Sandhurst; appointed an offi cer in The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in 1898; in 1902 appointed an offi cer in Indian Army; Commander of the Military Police, Assam; fought in the Arbor Expedition and mentioned in dispatches; awarded King's Police Medal in 1912; in World War I with the War Offi ce in France and the Indian Frontier; he was attached to the Indian States delegation at the Round Table Conference of 1930; authored several books on India such as Paladins of India (1932) and History of India (1936, republished several times); died 08Apr1962.

With research.

401

3579* Group of Five: Distinguished Service Order (GVR); Military Cross (GRI); 1914 Star - clasp - 5th Aug.-22nd Nov.1914; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID. First two medals unnamed, Lieut. A.E.G.Palmer. York:R on third medal, Major A.E.G.Palmer. on last two medals. All named medals impressed. Very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$7,500

DSO: Supplement to LG 4/6/1917, p5473.

MC: Supplement to LG 14/1/1916, p580.

MID: 17/2/1915; 22/6/1915; 1/1/1916; 13/5/1919.

Lt-Col Alexander Edward Guy Palmer DSO, MC, born 26Mar1886.

3580 Group of Four: 1914 Star, - clasp - 5th Aug.-22nd Nov.1914 (Mons star); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR type 1). M-17147 Sjt C.C. Collins. A.S.C. on fi rst medal, M.17147 A.W.O. Cl. 1. C.C. Collins. A.S.C. on second and third medals, M-17147 C.Q.M. Sjt: C.C. Collins. R.A.S.C. on last medal. All medals impressed. Court mounted, very fi ne.

$300

Together with Army Service Corps hat badge and brass title ASC. MID: Second Supplement to LG 29/5/1917, p5317.

With copies of Gazette pages, Medal Index card and other research.

3581 Group of Nine: British Empire Medal (GRI) (Civil); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45; Coronation Medal 1953. William H. Heritage on fi rst and fourth medals, W.Hermitage A.B. M.F.A. on second medal, W.H.Hermitage A.B. M.F.A. on third and fi fth medals, the remaining medals unnamed as issued. The fi rst medal engraved, other named medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$500

3582* Group of Seven: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Offi cer (OBE) (Military); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; Jubilee Medal 1935; Territorial Force Effi ciency Medal (EVIIR); Italy, Armata degli Altipiani Medal in silver. 2.Lieut. A.C.Turner. A.S.C. on second medal, Capt A.G.Turner on third and fourth medals, the other medals unnamed. The named medals impressed. The fi rst medal hallmarked and with all gilt removed, the sixth medal a cast copy, good - very fi ne.

$300

3583 Group of Five: Territorial Decoration (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR Rex Imperator). The fi rst medal unnamed, 114 C.Q.M.Sjt. W.L.Marsh Oxf. & Bucks. L.I. on second medal, 114 G.Sjt. W.L.Marsh Oxf. & Bucks. L.I. on third and fourth medals, 2193 Clr: Sjt: W.L.Marsh 1st Bucks:V.R.C. on last medal. All named medals impressed. No ribbons, the fi rst medal hallmarked and with oak leaf ribbon bar but missing suspension loop on medal, otherwise fi ne - very fi ne.

$180

Together with matching set of swing mounted miniature medals, ribbons poor.

3584 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID. 106187. Cpl. H.G. Hughes, R.E. on fi rst medal, Capt. H.G. Hughes. On last two medals. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$200

Together with tribute medal in the shape of a Maltese cross with laurel leaves between the arms, in the centre is a disc inscribed, '1914/1918', and on the reverse is inscribed, 'Captain H.G. Hughes/Royal Engineers'.

MID: Second Supplement to LG 20/12/1918, p15037, for operations in France and Flanders.

Henry George Hughes, school teacher, age 24, served in the Royal Engineers in the ranks 05Jul1915 to 11Mar1916 and as an offi cer from 12Mar1916 to 12 Mar1919 when he was released from military service. He was granted the rank of Captain effective from 12Mar1919. In 1937 he was an applicant for a scholarship from the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund.

With copy of Medal Index card, service records and London Gazette pages.

402

3585 Trio: 1914 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 489 Pte S.G.Bromham. 17/Lrs. on fi rst medal, L-489 Pte. S.G.Bromham. 17-Lrs. on last two medals. All medals impressed. No ribbons, medals heavily cleaned and with lacquer remnants, the star with scratching to reverse, otherwise fi ne.

$100

3586 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 218023 T.C.Smith, A.B. R.N. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$200

Together with Submariner's badge (QC); Old Comrades Association Submarines 1902-1918 lapel badge (KC) (screw pin in place but securing piece missing).

Thomas Collins Smith, born 24Apr1886 at Wadsworth, London, UK.

Group to Prominent Medical Offi cerand

Honorary Physician to the King

3587* Group of Nine: Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, (Military), neck badge (CB); Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, (Civil) Type 2, neck badge (CBE); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; General Service Medal (GVIR Indiae Imp) - clasp - Palestine; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Jubilee Medal 1935; Coronation Medal 1937. The fi rst two and the last four medals unnamed as issued, Lt. Col. R.W.D.Leslie on the third and fourth medals, Maj. Gen. R.W.D.Leslie on the fi fth medal. All named medals impressed. The last seven medals court mounted and in a custom made case by J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd with gold blocked initials, 'R.W.D.L. ' on lid, extremely fi ne.

$5,000

Major General Robert Walter Dickson Leslie was born on 31 January 1883 in England and was educated at Hilton College and Michaelhouse, Natal, South Africa. His grandfather was Rear Admiral F L Field CB, CMG, RN, 3rd Sea Lord. He underwent his medical training in Dublin, Ireland qualifying in 1904. Two years later he entered the Royal Army Medical Corps and held the rank of Captain when World War I commenced. In the years from 1917 to 1937 he rose from the rank of Brevet Major to Major General. For his World War I service, towards the end of which he was an Assistant Director of Medical Services (A.D.M.S.) in France, he was mentioned in despatches and appointed an OBE in the King's 1919 Birthday Honours list.

In 1930 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and appointed Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services (D.A.D.M.S.) in India, a post he held until 1932. He was promoted to Colonel in 1934 and in 1936 was appointed D.D.M.S. in Palestine and Transjordania. Upon his return to the UK he was in command of the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank until 1937. In that same year he was promoted to Major General and appointed D.D.M.S., Northern Command, York. On 28 March 1939 he was appointed Honorary Physician to the King (LG 25/4/1939, p2751).

In 1941 he was appointed CB and retired from the Army. During his Army career, Maj Gen Leslie wrote several articles which were published in the Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. After he retired from the Army he received an appointment as a hospital offi cer in the Emergency Medical Service (E.M.S.) and from 1948 to 1954 was employed as a regional medical offi cer (No.3 region) under the Ministry of Health. For his services to the E.M.S. he was appointed CBE (Civil Division) in the 1946 New Year Honours list. He was also a member of the Council of the British Medical Association from 1942 to 1948 serving on the Naval and Military Committee of the Association from 1944 to 1948 and on the General Medical Council Committee (1946-8) and the Central Medical War Committee (1947-8). He died at his home at East Leake, near Loughborough, Leicestershire on 31 January 1957 aged 74.

See article, 'A Medal for the New Bath' by Tom May, Australasian Coin & Banknote, September 2010, pp54-56, illustration of CB (this one).

With research.

3588 Groups and singles: Group of Four: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45. 4986 Sjt. A.Treasurer. Seaforth. On fi rst two medals, last two unnamed.; British War Medal 1914-18. 211145. Cpl. F.W. Sage. R.A.F.; Africa Star. Unnamed.; Effi ciency Medal (GVIR Indiae.Imp). 5353198 Sjt. D.Maguire. 6 - R.Berks.R.; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Trophy of arms swivelling suspender). 2596 Masr Gunr David Rumsey Coast Brigde R.A. All named medals impressed and all but the fi rst are renamed. One group and four singles, ribbons missing, incorrect or poor, the Effi ciency Medal with heavy edge knocks, otherwise fi ne - very fi ne.

$150

403

Croix de Guerre for RFC Kite Balloon Service

3589* Trio for Kite Balloon service: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Belgium Croix de Guerre WWI. 23843. Sgt. G. Chattington. R.A.F. on fi rst two medals, last medal unnamed as issued. Both named medals impressed. Display court mounted, nearly extremely fi ne and a rare award for Kite Balloon service.

$1,600

Together with RFC anodised bronze hat badge; Croix de Guerre award certifi cate dated 23 June 1919 to No.23843 George Chattington - No.19 Kite Balloon Sect - RFC, this torn but restored by gluing to backing board.

C de G: Supplement to LG 15/4/1918, p4529, for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign (Belgium).

George Chattington, sewerage foreman, age 24; Enl.25Feb1916 to RFC; to Cpl 01Mar1917; to Sgt 01Apr1917; to RAF 01Apr1918 as Sgt Mech; to RAF General Reserve 25May1919.

With research on Kite Balloons and photos and other service records.

3590 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID (not confi rmed). H.S. Ellis. V.A.D. Both medals impressed. Swing mounted, ribbons dirty, nearly extremely fi ne.

$70

3591 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. D-6848 Pte A.E.Humphreys. 5-D.Gds. Both medals impressed. The fi rst with edge nick, otherwise very fi ne.

$100

3592 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; India General Service Medal 1908-35 (GVR Kaisar-I-Hind), - two clasps - Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1921-24. 1428 S-A-S. V.N.Shukla, I.M.D. Both medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$100

3593* Group of Eleven: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Offi cer) (OBE) (Military) type 2; Military Cross (GRI) GVIR; British Empire Medal (GVIR) with GVIR cipher; India General Service Medal, - clasp - North West Frontier 1935; India Genera;l Service Medal 1936-39, - clasp - North West Frontier 1937-39; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45 with MID; India Service Medal 1939-45; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with India suspender (GVIR Indiae Imp); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal (EIIR Dei Gratia). First and sixth - ninth medals unnamed, 1942 on bottom reverse arm of cross, 4965313 S.Sgt: J.Lee. I.A. on third medal, 4965313 S.Sgt: J.Lee. I.A.C.C. on fourth medal, S-Condr. J.Lee, I.A.C.C. on fi fth and tenth medals, Joseph Lee on last medal. The second and third medals engraved, the other named medals impressed. Court mounted for wearing, very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$3,000

BEM: LG 8/5/1936 p2974 - to No.4965313 Staff Sergeant Joseph Lee, Indian Army Corps of Clerks, India Unattached List, for valuable services rendered in connection with the Mohmand Operations, North West Frontier of India, during the period 15th/16th August to 15th/16th October, 1935.

OBE and MC unconfi rmed.

With copy of Gazette page.

404

3594* Group of Seven: Distinguished Flying Medal, (GVIR) (Ind Imp) 1938-49; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR). 574496 F/Sgt T.J.Flower R.A.F. on fi rst medal, M.Eng. T.J.Flower (574496) R.A.F. on last medal. First medal engraved, second to sixth medals unnamed, last medal engraved. Extremely fi ne.

$2,750

DFM: LG 21/4/1944, 'The sorties completed by this airman have included many attacks on the most formidable targets in enemy territory and have included the daylight sorties against Le Creusot and Milan and the bombing of the power station at Bologna. When on a sortie to Hamburg, one engine of his aircraft failed and caught fi re. By his prompt and skilful action, this fl ight engineer gave his captain the greatest possible assistance in bringing the aircraft safely to base. Flight Sergeant Flower has attained a high standard of technical skill and his courage has always been most praiseworthy'.

574496 Master Air Engineer Thomas John Flower, 106 Squadron, he had earlier been with 419 Sqn and later on with 46, 242 and 511 Sqns. Enl.30Aug1938; Disch.20Jan1959.

3595 Family Group: Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45. Unnamed. Single. War Medal 1939-45. WR.554. E.Fuller. Impressed. Very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$150

The group includes King's Badge miniature lapel badge; aluminium tag with two Japanese characters at left and 766 at right (purportedly a Changi POW ID tag). The group of four unnamed medals has a collector's identifi cation tag that reads, 'Lg.SMN. A.Fuller/Royal Navy/P.O.W. Changi 1943-45'. Eleanor Fuller, born 09Jan1912 at Blackpool, England; Enl.01Jan1943 in RAN; Disch.12Oct1945 as Leading WRAN Cook ex HMAS Rushcutter.

Survived Torpedo Sinking - Died as POW

3596 Group of Six: 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45 with MID; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVIR) 1949-52. D/KX 71875 R.R.Tunnicliffe S.P.O. R.N. on fi rst to fi fth medals, KX 78175 R.R.Tunnicliffe S.P.O. H.M.S. Drake on last medal. Last medal has had name erased then re-impressed, all other medals impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$700

Together with tally band HMS Jupiter, letter for MID, offi cial condolence advice, photocopies, non Government issue POW medal unnamed.

Robert Richardson Tunnicliffe, Stoker Petty Officer R.N. MID LG 17Mar1942 'For Skill and enterprise in action against enemy submarines while serving on HMS Jupiter'. HMS Jupiter, a destroyer of 1,760 tons was sunk on 27Feb1942 by a torpedo in the Java Sea. It seems that Tunnicliffe was a survivor and died while a Prisoner of War, on 26Sep1944. His name is on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.

3597* Group of Six: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, - clasp - 1st Army; Italy Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45 with MID; Effi ciency Medal (GVIR Indiae.Imp) with Territorial suspender. The fi rst fi ve medals unnamed as issued, 1471135 W.O. Class. 2. T.W. Kelk. R.E.M.E. on last medal. The named medal impressed.

$250

Together with original MID certifi cate; riband bar of six with emblem for 1st Army; pair of original shoulder patches for 78 Div.

MID: LG 29/11/1945.

With original soldier's release papers and other documentation.

3598* Group of Five: Military Cross (GVIR); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War medal 1939-45. '1943' engraved on Military Cross, other medals unnamed. Very fi ne.

$1,750

Together with two MID certifi cates (LG: 10Jan1946, 19Sep1946); Major's rank and regimental badges; Army Soldier's Service and Pay Book; Offi cer's Record of Service Book; six photographs of recipient and other Offi cers; congratulatory letters on being awarded the MC (10) including from King George VI and W.J.Slim General Offi cer Commanding-in-Chief, Fourteenth Army; London Rifl e Brigade, Standing Orders and Rules Book; silk RAF escape route map of Thailand and Malaya.

Captain John Cecil Hargrave 17th Dogra Regiment. Enl.11Apr1939 No.696821 - 8th Battalion The Rifl e Brigade; Commissioned to 1st Batt 17th Dogra Regt (Prince of Wales Own) 20Nov1941; Acting Capt 09May1942; Temp Captain 09Aug1943; Liaison Offi cer 123 Indian Infantry Brigade 09Jan1944 then as Intelligence Offi cer 06Apr1944; Liaison Offi cer HQ 5th Indian Div 31May1944; General Staff Offi cer Grade 3 10Mar1945; Brigade Major 9th Indian Infantry Brigade 11May1945; General Staff Offi cer Grade 3 HQ 5th Indian Div 02Jun1945; Dogra Regt Centre, India 06Jan1946; demobilised 11May1946.

405

3599* BEM Trio: British Empire Medal (GVIR with GRI) (Military); Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45. Ldg. Sea. George K. Graham. P/JX.269625 on fi rst medal, last two medals unnamed as issued. The named medal impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$300

BEM: Supplement to LG 14/6/1945, p2960, to Leading Seaman George Kirk Graham, P/JX.269625 (Markinch, Fife).

Recommendation: Leading Seaman (Radar) George Graham, HMS Spartiate - Has been attached to the fi tting out and repair staff at Sherbrooke House for three years. The work of this staff has been of vital importance to the war at sea, and this Rating has displayed exceptional skill and constant devotion to duty. His work has often been carried out in diffi cult and dangerous conditions, when attending to ships at the Tail of the Bank. Nevertheless, he has never failed to undertake any duty, without regard to personal safety. At times, when contractors' workmen have found the repair work inaccessible owing to weather conditions, he has, without hesitation, gone aloft and himself completed the work.

Together with medal boxes, medal issue slip, letter from Admiralty for award of BEM and copy of recommendation and London Gazette pages.

3600 Trio: General Service Medal 1918-62 (EIIR Br:Omn), - clasp - Malaya; General Service Medal 1962 (EIIR), - two clasps - Radfan, South Arabia; Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR coinage head). 4014266 Cpl A.E.Massey. R.A.F. First and last medals engraved, the second impressed. Many contact marks and a few edge nicks, otherwise very fi ne.

$150

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

With purchase advice from Conglomerate Coins & Medals 16 August 1990.

3601* Group of Four: Campaign Service Medal, - clasp - Northern Ireland; Gulf Medal 1990-91, - clasp - 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991; United Nations Medal (UNPROFOR); Liberation of Kuwait Medal. 24588434 Dvr W.Cartwright RCT on fi rst medal, 24588434 LCpl W.Cartwright RCT on second medal. First and second medals impressed, third and fourth medals unnamed. Very fi ne.

$750

Together with Certifi cation for the UN medal for service with United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) to 24588434 Lcpl W.Cartwright RCT British Medical Battalion Operation Hanwood 06Jun1992-13Dec1992.

3602* Group of Four: Gulf Medal 1992, - clasp - 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991; UN Iraq Kuwait Observation Mission Medal 1991-2003; Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991; Kuwaiti Liberation Medal 1991.WEM ( 0 ) 1 J H Holroyd D214546S RN on fi rst medal, other medals unnamed. Named medal impressed. Good very fi ne.

$400

Weapons Engineering Mechanic (O) 1 J.H.Holroyd, HMS Southampton.

406

AUSTRALIAN SINGLES

3603* Melbourne Volunteer Rifl e Regiment Medal, in silver (44mm) with suspender bar. To Sergt Jas Duncan, B. Troop, V. V. A. R. 24th May 1858. Engraved. Display mounted on board, a small edge bump, otherwise extremely fi ne and very rare.

$6,000

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

This medal is one of only six known. R.D.William's book, Medals to Australia 4th edition, notes that only fi ve of these medals are known, however, one other was in our Sale 105 (lot 3760) to Private W.D. Singleton No.2 Gun Detachment V.V.A.R. 24th May 1858. Melbourne Volunteer Rifl e Regiment, the fi rst Victorian volunteer unit, was formed in 1854. The name was changed to Victoria Volunteer Rifl e Regiment shortly after and on 1 January 1856 it

was renamed Victoria Volunteer Artillery Regiment.

3604* New Zealand Medal 1869, with 1861 to 1866 reverse. P. Cayle 3rd Waikato Regt. Engraved. Very fi ne.

$800

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 64 (lot 3335).

Pte Peter Cayle, Mariner, born Sydney; Enl.18Dec1863 Dunedin with the Imperial Commissariat Transport Corps. Confi rmed on Roll N.Z.Gazette 31May1871. Spelt as Coyle on Militia Roll.

With confi rmation of medal entitlement.

3605* Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, type 3 reverse, - fi ve clasps -Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. Major P.L.Murray, N.S.Wales M.R. Chisel engraved. Extremely fi ne.

$1,000

Together with original matching miniature medal.

407

3606* Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - fi ve clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 1017 Corpl: F.L.Newell. Victorian M.R. Impressed. Toned, nearly extremely fi ne.

$700

Frederick Lord Newell 5 (Mntd Rifl es) Contingent.

3607* Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, type 2 reverse, - four clasps - Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 589 Tpr W.O'Brien. N.S.W. Bushmen. Impressed. No ribbon, slight bend in third clasp, otherwise very fi ne and scarce.

$1,200

3608 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, type 3 reverse, - two clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State. 401 Tpr: F.T.Stanton, South Aus:I.B. Impressed. No ribbon, small edge nicks, dark tone, very fi ne.

$500

3609* Commonwealth Military Competitions, Senior Cadets District Competitions 1912-13, silver medal inscribed to Cadet.C.Whitesides 93rd Battn. Toned, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$300

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

93rd Bn was in 23 Brigade, 6th (Tas) Military District.

408

Rare Victoria Cross Recipient's Life Pass

3610* All Tivoli Theatres V.C. Recipient's Life Pass, in gold (15ct, 15.3g, 33mm Victoria Cross shaped) by Angus & Coote Limited, inscribed on reverse 'For Valor/In Appreciation/by/The Hon.Hugh D.McIntosh M.L.C./Lieut E.T.Towner/V.C.', presented at the dinner where each surviving Australian Victoria Cross recipient was presented with one of these passes. The pass was given to Lieut E.T.Towner A.I.F. (for Mont St Quentin - the fi nest single feat of the war). With correction to second initial, good extremely fi ne and extremely rare.

$20,000

Ex Spink Australia Sale 11 (lot 247 part).

Major Edgar Thomas Towner AIF, born 19Apr1890 at Blackall, Qld; Enl.04Jan1915; RTA 01May1919; awarded VC 07Apr1918 'For most conspicuous bravery, initiative and devotion to duty on 1st September 1918, in the attack on Mont St Quentin, near Peronne, when in charge of four Vickers guns.'

3611 * World War I, HMAS Sydney - SMS Emden, Nov 9 1914, Mexican dollar, 1896 Zacatecas, by W.Kerr, Sydney (C.1914/4). Cleaned, nearly extremely fi ne and rare.

$2,000

3612 Single. British War Medal 1914-18. 7196 A-Cpl. W.H.Brocklebank. 36-Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Very fi ne.

$60

William Holcroft Brocklebank, Enl.08Sep1916; KIA Belgium 13Oct1917.

3613 British War Medal 1914-18. 550 Cpl J.Buchan 10-M.G.Coy. A.I.F. Impressed, on medal with naming positioning error and now re-used, offi cially. No ribbon, otherwise very fi ne.

$60

John Buchan, bank manager, age 29, born at Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, the son of Rev. James Buchan, minister of the Congregational Church at Pyrmont for 35 years; Enl.22Aug1916 at Show Ground Camp, Sydney; Emb.06Dec1916; TOS 10 M.G.Coy at France 16Jun1917; RTA 22Sep1919; Disch.28Dec1919; post war was Manager of Narandera Branch of Government Savings Bank; Buchan's two brothers served in the AIF, Capt William Buchan 1Bn was awarded the Military Cross, and Sgt George Rutherford Buchan 13Bn was KIA 11Apr1917 at Bullecourt.

3614 British War Medal 1914-18. T.H.Moore Ord.Smn. R.A.N.B. Impressed. Scarce unit, extremely fi ne.

$150

KIA at Battle of Dernancourt, France

3615 British War Medal 1914-18. 2831 Pte G.Seers. 19 Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Very fi ne.

$100

George Seers, labourer, age 22,born at Morrisset, NSW; Enl.04Aug1915 at Newcastle, NSW; MIA and later changed to KIA 15Apr1917 at France; One of his unit friends, S.O.Birkin 6371, stated, 'He was of B Coy. On 15Apr1917 holding the line outside Dernicourt (sic, Dernancourt) 10 miles from Bapaume. Was killed outright by a bullet, during Enemy's attack, hit in head. I was standing alongside him at the time. We were taken prisoners later. His body would be left in trench.' He is commemorated at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.

With full service fi le and Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing fi le.

409

3616 Singles: 1914-15 Star. 1799 Pte J.Ward. 18/Bn. A.I.F.; British War Medal 1914-18. 6050 (?) Pte. J.V.McCann. A.S.C. A.I.F.; Victory Medal 1914-19. 305 Pte J.V.Scanlan. 7 L.H.R. A.I.F.; Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18. S.Johnson. Australia. 2108. All medals impressed. Four single medals, all without ribbon, the second missing suspension, the third missing suspension loop, the last with broken suspension and hole drilled below, otherwise fi ne.

$100

Together with medalets to commemorate Gallipoli landing (2) and commemorative Peace medals 1919 (2).

1799 Pte John Ward WIA 04Aug1916, GSW right leg, France; seriously ill in hospital 04Sep1916; RTA 22Feb1917; Disch.06Jun1917.

3617* Mother's and Widow's ribbon (AIF), one star, number 8037 on reverse of suspension bar. A few small spot stains, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$150

3618 Memorial Plaque WWI, named to Andrew McDowell. Sometime cleaned, otherwise very fi ne.

$300

Andrew McDowell, driver, age 26, born at Strathfi eld, Sydney, NSW; Enl.19Aug1915 at Holdsworthy, NSW; Emb.30Dec1915; TOS 2Bn 25May1916; WIA 22/25Jul1916 SW chest and gassing, France; KIA 20Apr1917 France; commemorated at Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.

3619 Memorial Plaque WWI, named to Arthur Henry Sparks. Some verdigris spotting, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$200

Arthur Henry Sparkes, contract plasterer, age 23, born at Redfern, Sydney, NSW; Enl.08Dec1915 at Casula, NSW; Emb.14Apr1916; to L/Cpl 22Mar1917; KIA 15Apr1917, France; commemorated at Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.

Australian with RNZAF KIA on Bombing Raid

3620* New Zealand Memorial Cross, GVIR. NZ40666 F/L I.W.Terry. Impressed. No ribbon, very fi ne.

$250

Flt Lt Ian Wingate Terry, RNZAF attached 206Sqn RAF, age 25, born in Sydney, NSW, Australia, the son of John Edgar and Daisy Terry of Sydney, died 21Dec1941, France; buried Nantes (Pont-Du-Cens) Communal Cemetery, Loire-Atlantique, France.

Ian Terry attended King's School, Parramatta and then Sydney University. By 1938 he was a veterinarian surgeon with the Agriculture Dept, Hamilton, NZ. He joined RNZAF as Civil Reserve Pilot/Waikato Aero Club and gained his Pilot's wings 30Jul1940. He was commissioned 24Aug1940; Emb. for UK 14Sep1940 and attached to RAF 206 Sqn (Hudson - 32 ops) 17May1941. Note: Ian's brother, Brian Rouse Terry, went from Australia to the UK and enlisted in the RAFVR. He died on 14Aug1944 while fl ying with the Middle East Comm Sqn.

An account of the action in which Flt Lt Terry died. On Sunday 21st December, 1941 at 15.30, the Lockheed Hudson AM837 VX-N belonging to Squadron 206 of the RAF (Coastal Command, Group 15) left the base at Chivenor in England. The plane had four crew:

Flying Offi cer (RAF), Rawes, Errington Douglas, Pilot, 25 yrs old.

Flight Lieutenant (RNZAF) Terry, Ian Wingate, Navigator, 25 yrs old.

Sergeant (RAF) Durrant, James William, W.Op/Air gunner, 20 yrs old.

Sergeant (RAF) Watts, Ronald Leslie, W.Op/Air Gunner, 19 yrs old.

They had all been on several missions but this was the fi rst time that these four airmen fl ew together on a mission. Eric had fl own on his fi rst patrol for 206 Squadron on 8th October, 1941. Flight Lieutenant Terry had been with him and had been the pilot that day. The veteran was Sergeant Durrant and the latest arrival was Sergeant Watts. They were accompanied by fi ve other Lockheed Hudsons for this mission. In 1941 the Lockheed Hudson was a plane used for aerial reconnaissance, to escort convoys of boats and to search for submarines. However, the Coastal Command had decided to use them for a raid and the target was the oil refi nery at Donges, very close to the submarine base at Saint Nazaire.

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The formation headed towards the target. As the objective was the oil refi nery at Donges, the crew needed to face up to the terrible anti-air defence of the German submarine base which was close by. One plane returned to England with technical problems but the other fi ve arrived near the target. Suddenly scores of searchlights illuminated the sky, followed fi ve minutes later by a deluge of shells from the guns of 22 Marine-fl ak-Regiment of Saint Nazaire. The fi ring rate of these large calibre guns was 10 to 15 hits a minute. The searchlights looked for their prey in the sky. Suddenly, a searchlight (809 Marine Flak, 7th Company) the one from the La Moinerie farm where 10 to 12 German soldiers were staying, caught Hudson AM837 VX-N in its sights. A second searchlight followed by a third and then many more trained their beams on the plane. The guns of the 22 Marine-Flak-Regiment continued to fi re without respite at this unfortunate plane.

Once AM837 VX-N was hit it quickly lost altitude. The inhabitants of the Breteche's farm, families Dousset, Soreau and Jean Durand who were there, watched helplessly as the plane which was on fi re passed above them and crashed making a terrifying noise. The impact on the ground in a fi eld known as 'le pre de ronces' was so violent that due to the speed of the plane it crossed over a little road and fi nally came to rest in a fi eld called 'La Coulee'. The other planes in the mission arrived back in England at about 22.30. One can therefore estimate the time of the crash between 18.00 and 19.00.

Straightaway, as was often the case, the French, who knew the roads and the countryside so well, arrived before the German soldiers. Even though it was forbidden and very dangerous to do this, Rogatienne Ginaud, who was 25 and lived at the Moinerie farm, ran to the crash site to try and help the victims but was only able to confi rm that they were dead. The German soldiers nearest to the crash who were posted in the Moulin de Saint Viaud (near the town hall) arrived soon after. The bodies were picked up and taken to Nantes that evening or the Monday morning. They were buried in the cemetery at Nantes on Christmas Eve, 24th December, 1941, without being identifi ed.

3621 Effi ciency Medal, (GVR) with Australia suspender. Unnamed (not erased). Extremely fi ne.

$100

3622* Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, (QVR). G. Fullerton Late No 60, Sgt Corps of Aust. Eng'rs. (Vic). Impressed. Good very fi ne.

$400

CG No.53 3/9/1904, p1004.

3623 Coronation Medal, 1953. Unnamed. Extremely fi ne.

$100

Awarded to Inspector Alfred Roy Kent, Victoria Police No.6723; appointed Constable 05Jul1922, Inspector 04Mar1952, retired 12Oct1954.

Together with offi cial letter informing Inspector A.R.Kent of the award, certifi cate and twelve photocopy pages of service details.

3624 Commendation for Distinguished Service, instituted 1991, an original attached to ribbon for wear. Uncirculated.

$50

3625 Singles: Vietnam Medal 1964-75 (cast copy); Lifesaving Medal of the Order of St John (silvered cast copy); Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society of N.S.W. bronze specimen; BCOF Medal, edge marked G.D.Busst; New Guinea Loyal Service Medal No.389 (cast copy); Combattants de la Somme 1914-1918-1940 association medal; USA Presidential Unit Citation and Meritorious Unit Citation; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation; miniatures for Order of Australia, Offi cer and another for Member, also Reserve Force Decoration; MID with pin back fi tting; various sew-on ribands (7 mostly UN). Mostly very fi ne - extremely fi ne. (20)

$100

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GALLIPOLI - CENTENARY YEAR SELECTION

The Only Australian In The Air Over Gallipoli

3626* Group of Six to only Anzac in the air over Gallipoli: Distinguished Service Order (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; Africa Service Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45. First medal unnamed as issued, Lieut. A.H.K.Jopp 3/F.A. Bde. A.I.F. on second medal, Major A.H.K.Jopp A.I.F. on third and fourth medals, 3239 A.H.K.Jopp on fi fth and sixth medals. All named medals impressed. Toned extremely fi ne.

$35,000

Together with matching set of swing mounted miniature medals; Schools of the Empire Match silver medallion, reverse impressed, 'Brisbane/Grammar School/1907' and edge inscribed, 'A.H.K.Jopp'; case of issue for DSO by Garrard & Co Ltd; museum packets for medals and receipt dated 26 May 1978 and signed by Colonel I. Chauvel for collection of medals from Durban Museum and Art Gallery, also newspaper clipping and colour photo; a presentation silver tea strainer, hallmarked for Birmingham 1938, by Barker Bros Ltd, side inscribed, 'To/Mrs Keith-Jopp/From 4th Heavy Battery/Aug. 1940'.

DSO: LG 1/1/1917, p28, posn 36; CAG 29/6/1917, p1389, posn 41. Recommendation: Meritorious service and devotion to duty while in command of the 103rd Battery, from 1/3/16 to 1/9/16, while the Division was holding the line at Sailly 20/4/16 to 2/7/16 and during the operations on the Somme including the capture of Pozieres 20th July to 23rd August.

The 103rd Battery was a new battery, and Major Jopp was responsible for its organization and training which was very thoroughly carried out.

MID (First occasion): LG 28/1/16, p1207, posn 23; CAG 6/4/1916, p861, posn 24.

MID (second occasion): LG 4/1/1917, p254, posn 33; CAG 4/1/1917, p254, posn 33.

Arthur Harold Keith Jopp, born 01May1890 at Sydney; Enl.18Aug1914 at rank of Lieutenant; previous service of over 6 years in RAA; Emb.25Sep1914 on A22 Rangatira; 3 Fd Arty Bde and promoted to Captain; to Gallipoli 04Apr1915; seconded to 3 Sqn RNAS for service as Observer; transfer 4 Div Arty 27Feb1916; appointed Major 12Mar1916; to 3 Fd Arty Bde 21Jan1917; RTA 09Oct1917; Appt in Aust 22Dec1917; Post WWI Jopp joined the National Bank of South Africa Durban, Natal and was working there when WWII started and he saw service as Offi cer Commanding the South African Coastal Defences.

Arthur Keith-Jopp and all family members used the hyphenated surname of Keith-Jopp, however when Arthur joined the Army his surname was recorded as Jopp and this is the name on all his medals and records. In the following brief outline of his air service, his name is shown in both formats, namely as Jopp and also as Keith-Jopp.

Arthur Harold Keith-Jopp was Australia's sole representative in the Air over Gallipoli.

When Australia remembers the sacrifi ces and hardships endured on the Gallipoli Peninsula, little thought if any is ever given to that of the war in the air over our trenches. That may largely be due to the fact that the Australian Flying Corps was in its infancy and would not become fully operational until later in the war. The sole responsibility of the air over Gallipoli fell to the Royal Navy and in particular the newly formed number 3 Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service.

Due to the large numbers of Australians on the peninsula, it made sense to the commander of No3 Sqn, Wing Commander Samson to put an Australian artillery observer in the sky. Commander Samson recorded the following 'Captain Jopp, an Australian who was a great fellow, usually came with me. As well as Helles and the Fleet we had Anzac to look after; and we did a lot of artillery co-operation for the Australians registering their heavy batteries on the Turk's guns, Jopp was the observer whom I detailed to specialise on Anzac; he had an eye like a hawk and it wasn't long before he had discovered most of the guns that were causing trouble.' Jopp also spotted warships onto enemy guns that were bursting shrapnel over the Nek in the August Offensive. He left no record of what he felt looking down on that tiny battlefi eld.

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Whilst in the air Captain Keith-Jopp was confronted by many enemy planes with Sir Charles Rosenthal noting that Capt. Jopp already 'had four encounters with enemy Taube's (planes) by the middle of August 1915.' One of these encounters was also recorded by Commander Bell-Davies of Victoria Cross (Gallipoli) fame of whom Captain Keith-Jopp was observing for, stating that on the 10th August 'we met a German Ettrich (sic) Taube over Anzac. The pilot did not see us and I was able to come close behind him. Jupp (sic) who had a rifl e, started shooting and must have made good practice, for at about the fi fth shot I saw the pilots face as he turned to look behind before going into a vertical dive. We heard afterwards that the Australians had full view of the encounter from their trenches. Convinced that we had shot down the German, they all started cheering.'

Over the duration of Captain Keith-Jopp's service in Gallipoli a good many more of his exploits were recorded, including taking part in the bombing of ships in Ak Bashi Liman. Commander Samson reported 'A terrible panic occurred, the tugs that had got Dhows in tow cut them off and steamed for the Asiatic shore. The gangs on the beach, who were now well used to aeroplane bombs, dropped everything and fl ed to the hills. I was trying to get a hit on the two steamers which were still at anchor. The eighth shot hit one. Jopp said "What correction must I signal?" I said, "Report O.K." (hit), the ninth shell hit the second steamer.' Among the many gems published in reports, the following illustrates the lengths to which these pioneers adapted; 'To extend the range of his aeroplanes Charles (Samson) installed long-range petrol tanks which saw Keith Jopp conducting mid-air refuelling using a rubber hose and a petrol tin!'

It was not long before Captain Keith-Jopp was wounded, Commander Harold Kerby (later Air Vice Marshall) wrote about the incident, 'Commander Samson, with Captain Keith Jopp as observer, started away this morning on early reconnaissance and over Suvla the machine was struck by an anti-aircraft shell and Jopp was wounded. They managed to get down safely, landing on the salt lake, but the machine was destroyed by Turkish shelling. Keith Jopp is in a hospital ship.'

However this did not stop Captain Keith-Jopp and before long was in fl ight again as Commander Samson wrote, 'I despatched Thomson with Jopp as his observer to see what they could do to the large camp I had located at Kara Bunar; right thoroughly they stirred things up with two 12lb and four 20lb bombs. As they approached, the Turks began to stream out of the tents; but some were too late. One 12lb fell amongst the tents and demolished three of them; the second one fell amongst a large body of men running to seek shelter in a gully. Jopp observed that the explosion killed a great many.'

By the end of December our troops had departed the peninsula and Captain Keith-Jopp resumed his role with the Australian Artillery. For his efforts in the air over Gallipoli, Captain Keith-Jopp was mentioned in despatches and promoted to Major. With promotion came command of his own Artillery Battery (103rd) in France, where he was to go on to be awarded the Distinguished Service Order. When the Second World War was declared Major Keith-Jopp, away from home working for the Bank of South Africa, enlisted again and was placed in charge of the South African coastal defences.

There seems little doubt that had Keith-Jopp been under direct Australian Command whilst 'in the air' over Gallipoli, he would have unquestionably been recommended for a higher award than a 'MID' as the RNAS pilots all received decorations (DSCs).

This collection is unique and of the highest importance being the only Australian uniform in the air in a fully active role during the entire Gallipoli campaign. A man recognised for his ability among his peer group and often selected by his boss, Commander Samson, to accompany him on many dangerous missions.

Also, interestingly, Major Keith-Jopp was the brother-in-law of General Sir Henry George Chauvel GCMG, KCB.

Bibliography: The only Australian Offi cer to fl y during the Gallipoli campaign of 1915 was Captain A. H. K. Jopp who served in No. 3 Squadron of the RNAS from 16.7.1915 to 19.12.1915 (AWM25 367/146); Samson, Air Commodore Charles Rumney, Fights and Flights, Ernest Benn Ltd.Lon.; General Rosenthal's Diary Of The Great War 25 September 1914-31 December 1915. Mitchell Librarian Public Library Macquarie Street, Sydney; Dolan, Hugh. Gallipoli Air War, Macmillan Publishers Aus., 2013.

With research.

3627 Single medal: 1914-15 Star. 146 Pte A.G.Stapleton 5/Bn A.I.F. Impressed. Very fi ne.

$500

Pte Albert George Stapleton; Born Ireland; Enl.25Aug1914 at South Melbourne, Vic; KIA 25Apr1915 Gallipoli.

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Evacuation Offi cer on Last Boat to Leave Anzac Cove

3628* Group of four: Distinguished Service Order (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID. Captain F.L.Biddle 2/F.A.Bde A.I.F. on Star, Major F.L.Biddle A.I.F. on last two medals. Named medals impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$11,000

DSO: LG 14/11/1916. 'For Conspicuous gallantry during three days of operations, as Liason Offi cer he did fi ne work, and when his telephone lines were repeatedly cut passed through the barrage to telephone stations of other units in order to get his information through. He was himself wounded on the last day'.

MID: CAG 29/6/1917 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty in the fi eld' Mentioned in Bean Vol II p160, 368; Vol III p555.

Major Frederick Leslie Biddle; Enl.19Aug1914 4th Battery 2 AFA Bde; WIA 25Jul1916 France, GSW forehead; 16Aug1917 Belgium, DOW received in action 17Aug1917; Buried Brandhoek New Military Cemetery near Vlamertinghe.

Frederick Biddle joined the Australian F.A.(Militia) in 1904, served with the A.I.F. in the Europe war, seconded from the Australian Field Artillery, served in Gallipoli remaining at Anzac until the Peninsula was evacuated, was promoted Major 1916. His DSO was awarded for gallantry on 23-24 July 1916, at Pozieres. He was wounded in action (second time) in Belgium on 16 August 1917 and admitted to 32nd Casualty Clearing Station, where he died the following day.

Biddle was one of the evacuation offi cers when the Australian troops left Gallipoli, and was in the last boat to leave Anzac Cove.

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WIA Gallipoli and DOW at Sea

3629* Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1740 Pte N.Kidd 23/Bn A.I.F. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$2,500

Together with Memorial Plaque named to Neil Kidd.

Pte Neil Kidd; Born at South Yarra, Vic; Enl.20May1915 at Melbourne, Vic; WIA 07Sep1915 shrapnel to jaw & throat, Gallipoli; DOW onboard H.S.Maheno and buried at sea 07Sep1915.

Brother of 290 Robert Kidd 4 LHR (see lot 3632).

3630 Trio to WIA Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 36 Pte J.N.Dugan. 1/Sig. Trp. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, Lieut. J.N.Dugan. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$300

John Norman Dugan, electrical engineer, age 19, born at Bondi, Sydney, NSW; Enl.17Aug1914 at Sydney; previous service of 2 years Senior Cadets, one year in Militia; Emb.20Oct1914; WIA 01Jun1915, GSW right thigh, Gallipoli; rejoined unit 07Dec1915; TOS 1st Signal Troop 25May1916; to Cpl 15Feb1917; TOS 2nd Sig Sqn 09Jul1918; to Cadet School at Zeitoun and appt'd Cadet 01Aug1918; to 2/Lt 01Jan1919; to Lieutenant 01Apr1919; RTA 01Sep1919; appt terminated 27Oct1919. With research.

WIA Gallipoli and DOW

3631 Memorial Plaque WWI, named to Robert Young Wright. Polished, reverse lightly scratched with some details of Pte Wright, hole pierced at top for hanging, otherwise very fi ne.

$180

Robert Young Wright, stereotyper, age 27, born near Invercargill, New Zealand; Enl.18May1915 at Liverpool, NSW, in 19Bn; previous service 3 years in Awarau Rifl es; Emb.25Jun1915; WIA at Gallipoli 23Sep1915 GSW head; DOW 08Oct1915 at Malta and buried at Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta.

3632* Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915, issued in 1967, in bronze (50x75mm) (C.1915/3), named to R.Kidd. In case of issue, uncirculated.

$350

290 Robert Kidd 4/L.H.R. Enl.20Aug1914 Broadmeadows. KIA 17Oct1917 Passchendaele Ridge.

Brother of 1740 Pte Neil Kidd 23 Bn AIF (see lot 3629).

3633 Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915, issued in 1967, in bronze (50x75mm) (C.1915/3), named to G.H.Proudman. Nearly uncirculated.

$250

George Henry Proudman, cannot fi nd his record of service in WWI however, he did serve in WWII attaining rank of Captain. On his WWII enlistment application he stated that he served in WWI for 3 years 285 days as Signalman with 17Bn. He was born at Sydney, NSW on 17Feb1898 therefore if he enlisted in 1914 he would only be 16 so perhaps he has joined under an assumed name.

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3634 Trio to Gallipoli KIA: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 10999 L.Cpl A.H. Turtle. Worc:R on fi rst medal, 10999 Pte. A.H. Turtle. Worc. R. on last two medals. All medals impressed.

$400

Regiment landed early on the 25 April 1915 and advanced up Hill 138, charging the Turkish wire alongside the Essex Regiment. They took the Turk trenches above beach V and advanced toward Krithia where they again charged the enemy positions. Failing to take the position they withdrew and awaited reinforcements. On the 28th they again charged with bayonet taking the position only to be advised to withdraw. Casualties from this attack were 9 offi cers WIA, 35 ORs KIA and 199 WIA with 74 missing. LCpl Turtle was one of those KIA.

The Only NZ Anzac Sentenced to Death at Gallipoli

3635* Trio to only NZ Anzac at Gallipoli sentenced to death: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 10/594 Pte. J.R.Dunn. N.Z.E.F. All medals impressed. Display court mounted, hairlines, very fi ne.

$2,500

John Robert Dunn, journalist with Wairarapa Daily Times at Masterton, NZ, born 22 November 1888 at Tinui in Wairarapa Province, the son of Scottish immigrants - he was named John Robert after his two brothers, John and Robert, who died on the voyage to New Zealand in 1876; raised as a Roman Catholic, he grew up on the family farm 'Willowbank' and attended the local school at Whakataki near Castlepoint; Enl.01Aug1914 posted to 17 (Ruahine) Coy of Wellington Infantry Bn; Emb.16Oct1914 on HMNZT Arawa meeting up with Australian troop transport ships in Western Australia and departed from Albany 01Nov1914; on 09Nov1914 the Arawa wireless operator picked up a signal from an unknown ship in the area of the Cocos Islands. One of the troop convoy escort ships, HMAS Sydney, was sent to investigate. She discovered the German raider, SMS Emden, that had been stalking the convoy and in the following battle Sydney defeated Emden in the fi rst naval action of WWI. This caused great excitement on the Arawa as they followed the progress of the battle from messages transmitted from Sydney; 15Dec1914 Zietoun Training Camp to qualify as Machine Gunner;12Apr1915 to Island of Lemnos to gather before the attack on Gallipoli.

Sunday 25Apr1915 5.30pm landed on beach at Gallipoli and could see the dead and wounded lying on the beach from a previous attack by the Anzacs; 27Apr1915 at Quinn's Post Dunn's unit made their way up a very steep hill under heavy fi re, assisted by Infantry, several of their men were killed and the machine gun jammed on numerous occasions; 14May1915 his brother Matt, also a machine gunner, visited 'Jack' Dunn - Matt was wounded the very next day with shrapnel to his arm; 16May1915 taken by Fleetsweeper Newmarket and admitted to hospital suffering from pneumonia, then taken to Lemnos for specialist treatment; 15Jun1915 returned to duty where his unit was so close to the Turks they could hear them moving around in the trenches and this was where he was on sentry duty. He had not been relieved, he was still sick and consequently fell asleep after being warned not to and was discovered by an offi cer - by commentary on the circumstances another soldier was to say 'you are dead on your feet, and at night time when you are standing up you would give your soul for an hour's sleep'.

At a fi eld court-martial Dunn was charged and he pleaded guilty. A sentence of death was laid down.

The judgement was remitted by General Sir Ian Hamilton Commander-in-Chief. There is a photo at the Australian War Memorial that shows Dunn on 5Aug1915 bareheaded and under armed guard and in front of his regiment, the sentence 'to suffer death by being shot' was read out and then remitted due to his previous good conduct and his health.; 8Aug1915 just three days after his reprieve, his unit was part of the attack on Chunuk Bair, initially having success but the Turks, after bitter hand to hand fi ghting, retook it. Sadly 700 men of the Wellington Bn died that day including John Dunn who was shot through the throat and died instantly; he has no known grave but is commemorated on the Chunuk Bair (New Zealand) Memorial.

John Dunn was one of the twenty-eight New Zealand servicemen who were court-martialled during the First World War. He was the fi rst New Zealander in World War 1 to be sentenced to death by court martial, and the only one at Gallipoli. The guilty verdict of his court-martial sentence has never been revoked.

In the Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 September 1915 it was reported, 'Private "Jack" Dunn, of Masterton, who is reportedly in to-day's casualty list as "believed to be killed" was a very popular resident of the town. He was about 26 years of age, and was a son of Mr M. Dunn, farmer, of Whakataki. For years past he had followed journalistic pursuits, and was a member of the literary staff of the "Wairarapa Daily Times" when he enlisted in the Main New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Previous to that he had been on the staffs of the "New Zealand Times" and Levin "Chronicle". In athletic circles Private Dunn was well and favourably known. He was a well-known runner. He had been a member of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club, serving on the management committee of the club, and was secretary of the Masterton Harrier Club at the time he enlisted. He took a keen and active interest in football, and had played for the Red Star Club. He had also played a good deal of cricket and hockey. The deceased was a very promising journalist, and had a bright career before him. He wrote several interesting letters to the "Wairarapa Daily Times" on the doings of the New Zealand troops at the front, the last appearing in our columns on Wednesday. The news of his death will be received with feelings of deep regret throughout the Wairarapa, and the sympathy of a wide circle of friends will be extended to the relatives in their bereavement.'

John Dunn's name is listed on the Tinui War Memorial constructed in 1924 at Wairarapa, alongside the names of all other local men who died while fi ghting for New Zealand in the First World War. He is also commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, along with 849 other New Zealand soldiers with no known graves whose names are listed on The New Zealand Memorial to the Missing on Chunuk Bair.

Several members of the extended Dunn family have explored the details of John Dunn's life including the artist Pat White, his great nephew, who created an exhibition based on Dunn's story through the Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, and wrote an accompanying paperback book, 'Gallipoli: in search of a family story', published by Red Roofs in 2005.

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Bugle and Diary of Gallipoli Service Until Evacuation

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3636* Gallipoli bugle and diary to Australian, Pte J. Darby, 19 Bn, copper and brass bugle with silver mouthpiece and green cord lanyard, on the side of the bugle's main body is a trench art inscription, 'J.Darby 1173/D. Coy 19 Batt' and also scratched further below, 'J.Darby/1173', stored in a calico bag marked, 'J.Darby/1302 D Coy 19th Batt', also a Wood's Australian Diary for 1915, inside marked, 'Bugler Darby/13 PLT D Coy 19th Bat/5 Brigade/Australia'. Battered from action and the edge wrap on the horn has come loose and needs re-fi tting, the diary has one page missing and instead the period covered by the page has been hand entered, otherwise good and an extremely rare and historic record of an Australian bugler at Gallipoli.

$15,000

Together with King's Silver War badge, reverse numbered A44293; glossy b&w studio photo over tin frame (20x35.5cm) of Pte Darby in full uniform with bugle at his side and wearing bugler badge on right sleeve; Pay Book No.157991 (2); moth eaten, original unit colour patch; The Australia Comforts Fund Gift Diary 1919 with Rising Sun badge image on back cover, this diary with various addresses and notations throughout. John Raymond Swain Darby, groom and coachman, age 19, born at Glebe, Sydney, NSW; Enl.23Mar1915 at Liverpool, NSW - physical description states Ht 5 feet 4 inches, Wt 110 lbs, eyes good blue - beside this is written 'Suitable for Bugler'; previous service 3 years in Senior Cadets and 9 months in 5th AFA; Emb.25Jun1915 on A40 Ceramic; 16Aug1915 proceeded to join MEF Alexandria; 21Aug1915 landed at Gallipoli; 19Dec1915 departed Gallipoli and then to France; WIA 26Jul1916, GSW hand and gassed (mild), the wounding being recieved during the Battle of Pozieres and it was during this battle that historian Charles Bean wrote that the German shelling was the heaviest and fi ercest of all the campaigns (co-incidentally John's brother Herbert Darby, who was WIA twice, had fi rst been wounded only seven days earlier on 19Jul1916); 30Jul1916 sent from France to England to No.1 Convalescent Depot; 30Aug1916 admitted to Norfolk War Hospital with GSW fi nger; 26May1917 to 71 Sqn AFC and cookery course, instruction at CFC Uphaven; 22Jun1917 TOS 71st Sqn AFC Sqn from 19 Bn as Cook; 20Jul1917 on command at Cookery School at Tidworth for 71st Sqn AFC; 23Mar1918 married Nellie Larette, age 21, at St Margaret's Church, Ward End; 09Aug1919 RTA on Ceramic; 03Oct1919 disembarked Sydney; Disch.04Jan1920 as Medically Unfi t; died 1930 as a result of injuries received in war service.

In Pte Darby's diary at the back is recorded, 'Bugler/1173 Darby J R S/No 13 Platoon/D Company/19 Battalion/5 Brigade/AIEF/Rifl e No 2734/Bayonet No 2734'. The diary begins, 'I was 19 had my b'day at Liverpool in X Company Depot - Bugle'. He describes the voyage from Australia and on 4 July 1915 writes, 'on ship was Orderly Bugler' and then on 25 July 'Went to Cairo - Guard Bugler'. Over the course of the next several days Pte Darby makes the following entries, '31/7/15 Riot in Cairo & shops burnt by Australians the wassar (sic). 1/8/15 Riot in Heliopolis & at Les pymids (sic) Hotel by Melbourne 24th. 2/8/15 Brigade Bugler. 11/8/15 told to get ready to go to the front'.

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From his arrival at Gallipoli until his departure, some of the entries in Bugler Darby's diary include (shown as written without punctuation),

21/8/15 arrived at Anzac at 3.30. In the fi ring line for fi rst time all well.

16/9/15 took over fi ring line from 17th Batt.

19/9/15 Church Service - Pasis Gully things rather quite (sic).

26/9/15 Issue of tobacco & papers fi rst gift of Comforts Fund arrives & packet of cigarettes.

28/9/15 Issue of two eggs.

19/0/15 Turk snipers at Hintons Post.

25/10/15 Enemy sending 18" Bombs over Monash Gully.

13/11/15 Went to Anzac to see Lord Kitchener - He arrived here at about 2pm.

30/11/15 Rather cold snow still on ground.

6/12/15 Mail arrived airplane dropped a bomb in the gully in front of our trenches.

10/12/15 Catholic Chaplain arrived in place of Father Murphy.

12/12/15 Church went to Beach all packing up down there A move of some kind no idea what it is.

At this date a Diary page for the period Dec 13-26 removed and the entries for these days are written in on next page. Some of these are,

Wed 15 enemy Airplanes fl ying over our line.

16 Waiting anxiously for the word of what we are going to do.

Sun 19 All ready packed up to leave left Popes Post at 5.15am left Anzac at 6.30 All quite (sic) punt Bumped a trawler Arrived on HMS Mairs (sic Mars) at 7pm all well.

Mon 20 Woke at 4am in Lemnos Harbour landed at 5pm on lighter got of (sic) at 7pm shifted to our camp 3 miles walk - everything alright.

An entry on 31 December 1915 reads, 'Very foggy early morning. Had a drink of Whisky Blew the last post at 12 o clock & Bugle Marches.'

Another entry near the back of Pte Darby's diary and dated, December 17th 15, makes a request to the effect, 'If Anything Should Happen to me during the Evacuation I want the Book sent to Leo McGroder, 32 Bourne, Enmore, Sydney, NSW Signed 1173 J Darby Headquarters 19th Batt'. From this entry it appears that Pte Darby knew on the 17th that his unit would be evacuating on the 19th.

All of the diary entries for Pte Darby's service on Gallipoli have not been listed but from reading them it becomes obvious that war is marked by periods of intense boredom and deprivations of even the most common day things. For example Darby makes a big deal out of the 'Issue of 2 eggs'. Then there are the weather conditions that have to be endured, from stifl ing heat through to freezing cold, all with basic clothing and little adequate shelter. Another regular feature of his diary notes is the ongoing shelling from both allied ships in the harbour at the enemy and the Turks fi ring on the trenches. The latter usually just passing overhead or around the general area, with most recorded in his dairy as 'all's well'. For many soldiers these are the stark realities of war that are occasionally broken by an assault on or by the enemy.

During his time at Gallipoli, Pte Darby was the bugler for Catholic masses and burials. After the successful evacuation from there he served in France until wounded. He received appropriate medical treatment and following a period of convalescence he was posted to the fl edgling Australian Flying Corps as a cook until war's end. Due to the gassing injury he received whilst serving on the Western Front his life post war was relatively short as he died in 1930. His wife Nellie raised their children on her own. One of Nanna Darby's grandchildren, Peter Clarke then aged 11, wanted to be in a school band so she kindly gave him her 'treasured bugle' that she had kept stored in a trunk, a link to the grandfather he had heard so much about but never knew. He took it to school for 'show and tell' and regularly played it at home, a reminder of his grandfather's wartime experience and hardship. Until recently, the bugle has been on loan to the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney. It is now being offered for sale nearly 100 years to the day since John Darby enlisted in the AIF on 23 March 1915.

With full service fi le.

418

Worcester Regiment Offi cer's Diary of Capture at Gallipoli and Time in Turkish POW Camp

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3637* WWI Gallipoli diary, of Lt John Stone of Worcester Regt, a British prisoner of war in Turkey, captured during the bloody battle at Krithia Vineyard at Gallipoli, as well as a large quantity of various letters to Lt Stone as POW, and from Lt Stone as a POW with Turkish postal rubber stamps and censor stamps, many other letters and envelopes with some pre 1900, noted one envelope from Shanghai via Siberia with Chinese postage stamps and cancelled postal stamps of Foochow and Shanghai and others, also Croissant-Rouge Ottoman (Turkish Red Cross) postcards and an unused pre-addressed British POW envelope to Afi on-Kara-Hissar POW camp in Turkey-in-Asia, also extracts from letters written by Captain McDonald POW at the Afi on-Kara-Hissar camp, an outstanding collection of information and personal correspondence for Lt Stone, a WWI POW with a diary containing 135 pages in graphic detail for the period through to 31 March 1917 written in a very professional and legible style and includes a full account of the attack on Krithia Vineyard where he was captured. Good - very fi ne and an historically signifi cant collection of a Gallipoli veteran. (lot)

$2,000

Inside the diary is marked, 'John. L. Stone/Lieut: 4th Worcester/Regt Prisoner of War/Turkey 6th Aug. 1915'. At the left of this is recorded his details in Arabic. On page 1 Stone writes, '9817 Pte Charles Edward Butcher my Batman. Killed 6 Aug 1915', also '12452 L/Cpl Eli Edwards one of my Corporals. Killed 6 Aug 1915', and '12962 Pte (L/Cpl) David Lewis who on the 6 Aug 1915 carried me on his back for over a mile & undoubtedly saved my life.'

The attack at Krithia Vineyard on 6 Aug 1915 virtually annihilated the 4 Worcester Regt as a fi ghting force with losses of 16 offi cers and 752 ORs either killed, wounded or missing. In his diary, Lt Stone enters, '3.50 Charge 300 yds, men falling by the dozen & fi re terrible.' Then he writes, 'Find myself half dazed by bomb concussion, lying among a pile of our own dead, in a Turkish trench, on the parapit (sic) were the Turkish soldiers.... Soon all who were not dead were gone, except L/C Lewis who bravely refused to leave me in spite of the threats of the Turks.'

Lt Stone then gives a detailed account of their brief trek before being captured by three German offi cers and then a very detailed account of the removal of both to Krithia and a hospital nearby. He states that he was very well treated for his wounds and well fed by the Germans and Turks with the Turkish offi cers sharing their food with him during the following days. During his transportation from hospital he notes coming across 17 Australians and New Zealanders who were laid in the sun with no medical treatment. When placed on a hospital ship Lt Stone was told that he should consider himself a member of the offi cer's mess. He was allowed to walk around the deck and once again came across the Australian and NZ soldiers who were laid out on the rear deck. There were also many injured Turkish soldiers on board.

Eventually they arrived at a POW hospital facility which he refers to as The Black Hole of Constantinople where the treatment was bad. On 30 Aug 1915 he wrote in his diary, 'To the Minister of War. We have wounded prisoners of war cannot understand our present treatment; and require an explanation. Many of the men being badly wounded will die. Signed by - Capt Coxon, Lieut Stone, French Offi cer Paul O??ovy'. He also notes in the diary a list in number of those at the facility including 23 Australians and 17 New Zealanders. He has various signatures and names recorded in the diary some of these being S.L. Stormonth 15th Bn AIF, L.H. Luscombe 2Lt 14 Battn AIF.

As an example of the conditions under which prisoners were kept, it should be noted that the abovementioned Stewart Lyle Stormonth post war resumed his job with the Justice Department as Clerk of Petty Sessions at Nambour in Queensland but on 13 Sep 1935, after a brief conversation with the Under Secretary of Justice, he pulled out a revolver and fatally shot himself twice in the chest. It was thought that his time as a POW had led to this action even though it was nearly twenty years later.

419

Very Rare Set of Gallipoli Slides

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3638* Gallipoli glass stereoscopic slides, totalling 31 and all taken at Gallipoli in May 1915 by Australian Surgeon General Sir Charles Snodgrass Ryan KBE, CMG, CB, and importantly, these extraordinary slides include photos of Australian and Turkish dead and of burial parties on Armistice Day at Gallipoli, 24 May 1915, when no photography was permitted. Extremely fi ne and very rare. (31)

$6,000

Only two other collections of Ryan's slides are known. One is in the Australian War Memorial and the other was sold at a Sydney auction in 2008 for $6,600. The collection offered here was purchased from a reputable Melbourne dealer in 1999.

Includes photos of Anzac Beach, Cape Helles, Plugge's Plateau, Quinn's Post, Shrapnel Valley, Russell's Top and Watson's Pier as well as photos of Generals Birdwood, Carruthers, Wagstaff, Walker, Wright and other offi cers and men.

Major General Sir Charles Snodgrass KBE, CB, CMG, VD was born in 1853 at Killeen Station in Longwood, Victoria. He was educated at Melbourne Grammar School and initially attended medical school in Melbourne but completed his degree in Edinburgh. In 1876 he served as a medical offi cer with the Turkish Army which was engaged in a war with Serbia. He was present at the fi rst and second battles of Plevna in Bulgaria but fortunately was not present when it was captured by the Russians in December 1877. This service earned the nickname at the time of 'Plevna' Ryan and he was awarded the Turkish Orders of Medjidie and Osmanieh and the War Medal.

While on General Birdwood's staff at Gallipoli in May 1915 Ryan, now in a much more senior medical role and on the opposing side to his former allies, the Turks, had the opportunity to move around almost at will so he began recording his experiences using a stereoscopic camera. A new and popular method of photography at the time, the images were meant to be seen on a special viewer in 3-d. Ryan took outstanding stereoscopic photos and these, identical to the ones offered in this lot, now form a valuable part of the Australian War Memorial's Gallipoli Collection. Charles Ryan's son, Rupert, was a Lieutenant Colonel in WWI and awarded a DSO in 1918 and CMG in 1928 for service with the Inter-Allied High Commission. He served as the Federal Member for Flinders until his death in 1952. Charles' daughter, Ethel (nickname Maie), married Richard Casey, later Lord Casey Governor General of Australia 1965-69.

With research including comprehensive biographical details and a list of all scenes in the slides and the corresponding AWM reference numbers.

420

3639* Australia, Anzac Remembrance Day, 1919, Gallipoli landing 25th April 1915, pin backed badge in gilt and enamel (33mm) by Stokes & Sons Melb. Good very fi ne.

$120

3640* Germany, WWI, The Sleepwalkers on the Gallipoli Peninsula, cast medal in bronze (57mm) by Karl Goetz, recording the disastrous British naval and land campaigns in Turkey, 1915-16, obverse, depicts the English and French 'sleepwalkers' standing inside of the Turkish crescent, 'Die Mondsuchtigen auf Gallipoli', reverse shows them reduced to skeletons (Kinast 169). Extremely fi ne and rare.

$500

The only WW1 German commemorative medal with direct reference to the Gallipoli campaign.

Also see Militaria section from lot 3748 onwards for important Anzacs in Armoured Cars Collection, Anzac books and other related items.

AUSTRALIAN GROUPS

3641* Group of Five: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 2 ghost dates), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 6254 Pte A Hollingworth. Cheshire Regt on fi rst medal, 17526 Gnr: G.Hollingworth. R.F.A. on second medal, 1435 Pte A.Hollingworth 13/Bn. A.I.F. on last three medals. All medals impressed, the second medal renamed. Many contact marks on fi rst two medals, fi ne - very fi ne.

$400

Together with South African Soldier's Association lapel badge.

Alfred Hollingworth, painter, age 34, born at Altrincham, Lancashire, England; Enl.04Jan1915 at Liverpool, NSW; previous service in Field Artillery in England and South Africa; Emb.11Feb1915 and proceeded to service on Gallipoli; thereafter numerous periods in hospital; WIA 28Aug1916 slightly but stayed on duty, France; RTA 24Mar1919; Disch.02Jun1919.

With research.

3642* Trio: China War Medal 1900-01; British War Medal 1914-18; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR). J.H.White Dom.1 Cl.Victoria Nav.Contgt on fi rst medal; 1040 J.H.White Off.Ch.Stwd.R.A.N. on second, John White Steward on third medal. First two medals impressed, last medal engraved. Very fi ne.

$7,000

John Henry White No.187; Born 16May1867; Died 10Jul1935 .

421

3643* Family Group: Trio: Natal Medal 1906, - clasp - 1906; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Pte: D.Mc.Laren, Natal Rangers on fi rst medal, 4158 Pte. D.C.McLaren. 24 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals.; Brother: Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-19. R.McLaren. Australia.1139. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$500

Together with ID disc in aluminium, one side with Australian arms and the other side inscribed, '4158/D.C.McLaren/24th Battn/A.I.F./Pres'.

David Crystal McLaren, tram gripman, age 28, born at Glasgow, Scotland; Enl.16Mar1905 for Mechanical Transport at Johannesburg; Disch.27May1905; then enlisted in Natal Militia and Disch.18Aug1906 at Johannesburg ex Natal Rangers after 95 days service; Enl.04Nov1915 in AIF at Melbourne, Victoria; Emb.07Mar1916 for Middle East; late Juul1916 joined 24Bn near Amiens for ops in France and Flanders; WIA 15Nov1916 France, GSW right hand and leg requiring amputation of leg; RTA 10Sep1917; Disch.14Dec1917 as Medically Unfi t; Died at Brighton, Victoria in 1939.

With research including original Discharge Certifi cates from Natal Militia Force and AIEF.

Group to Australian Volunteer Hospital

3644* Group of Eight: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member (MBE) (Military) type 2 breast badge (1946); 1914 Star, - clasp - 5th Aug.-22nd Nov.1914 (Mons star); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; General Service Medal 1918-62, - clasp - Iraq; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; British Red Cross Society Balkan War Medal 1912-13, - clasp - Turkey. First, sixth and seventh medals unnamed as issued, Lieut: B.H. Buckmaster. Aus:Vol:Hosp: on second medal, B.H. Buckmaster. Aus. Vol. Hos. on third and fourth medals, Bernard. H. Buckmaster on last medal. The last medal engraved, all other named medals impressed. Display court mounted, very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$3,000

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

MBE: L.G. 13/6/1946. Major Bernard Henry Flint Buckmaster RAPC.

Group to Prominent St John Ambulance Knight

3645* Group of Twelve: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Jubilee Medal 1935; Coronation Medal 1937; also Order of St John awards, Knight of Grace breast badge and neck badge; Commander neck badge; Offi cer breast badge; Member breast badge; Serving Brother breast badge; Service Medal with six bars. 777 Pte A.S.Wilkinson. 2/G.Hosp. A.I.F. on fi rst two medals, 777 Pte A.S.Wilkinson 2 A.G.H. A.I.F. on third medal, A.S.Wilkinson on fourth and fi fth medals, Dist.Sec. A.S.Wilkinson (N.S.Wales) Dst.Com.Wlth of Australia. S.J.A.B.O. 1923 on last medal, all other medals unnamed. First three medals impressed, other named medals engraved. Display mounted on board, fi ne - good very fi ne.

$1,750

Together with,

1. WWI aluminium bracelet disc inscribed, 'A.S.Wilkinson/777/1st. FAMB./A.A.M.C./C.C.'

2. St John Ambulance Association hat badge.

3. St John Ambulance Association First Aid medal with bars for 1911 and 1912 reverse of medal inscribed 135420 Albert S F Wilkinson and the bars inscribed 135420 and 135402 (sic).

4. St John Ambulance Association epaulette.

5. VAD Australia brooch badge.

6. Silver fob with monogram initials 'AW', reverse inscribed, 'Pres. To A.S.Wilkinson/by/Paddington/Ladies/St John Amb. Class/Sept 1911'.

Albert Samuel Wilkinson, agent, age 23, born at Paddington, Sydney, NSW; qualifi ed for First Aid Certifi cate 1905 and a member of Paddington Woollahra Division of St John Ambulance Brigade; 1912 was a member of the St John Ambulance contingent that went overseas for 25th anniversary of founding the Brigade in England and attended the Royal Review held by King George V at Windsor; Enl.06Oct1914 at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, NSW; Emb.28Nov1914; to Gallipoli 07Sep1915; to France 30Mar1916; RTA 19Aug1918 per D21 from England for submarine guard duty; Disemb.13Oct1918 Sydney; Disch.12Dec1918; 1919 promoted to Superintendent of Eastern Suburbs St John Ambulance Corps; 1920 District Offi cer; 1925-28 Brigade representative on NSW Transport Board and also a member of the Road Safety Council of NSW; 1926 District Secretary; 1931-35 Hon General Secretary of the Central Council of the Order of St John; 1937 represented NSW District at the Jubilee Celebrations in London and was presented to the King and Queen at a Royal Review held at Hyde Park; Died Jan1952.

In 1921 Albert Wilkinson was made Serving Brother of the Order; 1928 promoted to grade of Offi cer Brother; 1940 made a Commander; 1949 promoted to Knight of Grace of the Order; his decorations and awards include Long Service Medal and six bars, King's Jubilee Medal 1935, Coronation Medal 1937, V.A.D. King's Bar and Brooch 1945.

With research.

422

3646 Group of Nine: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacifi c Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 137 Gnr. H.W.Maxwell 1/F.A.Bde. A.I.F. on fi rst three medals, NX11909 Sgt Maxwell. H.W. 2/1 M.G.Bn on fourth to seventh medals, NX11909 H.M.Maxwell on eighth medal and NX11909 H.W.Maxwell on last medal. The fi rst three and last two impressed, the rest engraved. Very fi ne.

$500

Together with Anzac Commemorative lapel badge 1967, reverse inscribed, 'H.W.Maxwell'; Somme Commemorative Medal; Rats of Tobruk 1941 (Rat) Medal, reverse marked COPY; Tobruk Siege 1941 (Association) Medal, reverse marked SPECIMEN.

Herbert William Maxwell, professional soldier, age 21, born at Wellington, NSW; WWI: Enl.29Aug1914 at Sydney; previous service 5 years 3rd AIR and 2 years in Reserves; Emb.21Apr1915; to Gallipoli 28Jul1915; WIA 13Sep1915; RTA 01Nov1917 but evaded embarkation and place taken by Pte Joseph McAuliffe, a New Zealand deserter who subsequently impersonated Maxwell to receive money due to him from the Army and was convicted and sentenced to 6 months hard labour in Goulburn Goal; following disciplinary hearing, Maxwell RTA 01Feb1918; Disch.01May1918; WWII: NX11909 (N68907) now stated birthplace as Mumbil, NSW (this place is in the Wellington Council area); Enl.11Apr1940 at Paddington; Disch.02Jun1944 as Private ex Australian and New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU).

Military Cross for WWI POW Escaper

3647* Group of Four to WWI escaper: Military Cross (GRI); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Lieut. H.Johnson 21st M.G. Coy. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 2340 Pte H.Johnson 9/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut. H.Johnson. A.I.F. on third and fourth medals. The fi rst medal engraved, the second and third medals impressed, the last medal cleaned and polished with name erased and re-engraved. Swing mounted, fi ne - very fi ne.

$12,000

Together with wrist watch converted into a compass and used by Lieutenant Johnson during his escape; two accounts by Lt Johnson of his escape, one a 5-page typed transcript, the other a 3-page offi cial statement to Australian War Memorial; two photos in later years in civilian attire; offi cial telegrams, one from the King at Buckingham Palace congratulating him on his escape and inviting him to the Palace.

Only seven Military Crosses to POW escapers in WWI.

MC: Fourth Supplement No.31759 to LG 30/1/1920; CAG No.38 29/4/1920. Citation: His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the above award in recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping, or attempting to escape, from captivity, which services have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919.

Herbert Johnson, Bank Clerk, age 22, born at Southport, Queensland; Enl.09Jun1915 at Brisbane; previous service of 2 years in Brisbane Grammar School Cadets; Emb.03Sep1915; TOS 9 Bn 07Jan1916; to 3rd MG Coy 13Mar1916; L/Cpl 31Jul1916; 02Jan1917 to Div Offi cers Training School; 2/Lieutenant 31Jan1917; TOS 21 MG Coy 31Jan1917; 15Apr1917 reported MIA; 18Apr1917 now reported as POW - captured Laginecourt and interred Karlsruhe; previously reported POW Germany now reported escaped to Holland and arrived in England 30Nov1917; 27Mar1918 stationed at M.G. Training Depot and from 01Aug to 22 Oct appointed Adjutant; 09Sep1919 married Emma Louise Mackay, daughter of journalist Robert Smith Mackay, at The Parish Church, Acton, Middlesex; RTA 05Feb1920 with wife, child and nurse; appointment terminated 10Jun1920.

In his statement, Lt Johnson in relation to his capture at Lagincourt in part states, 'The artillery were only 300 yards behind me and were absolutely silent and I went back to see what they were doing. I found them all asleep in their dugouts. I got them up and their offi cer gave an order to stand by the guns. Almost immediately the German hand grenades came within 50 yards of the guns. The offi cer then gave the order to take out the breech blocks and get away. I heard a gun fi ring which I knew to be a Vickers and thinking that one of my guns was still holding out, I made my way back to get in touch with them. It was a very uncertain light and I had only gone about 50 yards before I fell into a company of Germans. (Sehleswig Holstein). I was covered by their rifl es and did not get a chance to get away.

I subsequently found that the Germans themselves were fi ring our gun.' He then writes that he was taken through the Hindenburg wire to Pronville and after a few hours was marched over the next few days, along with other prisoners, mostly without food until being put on a train. He was at three different camps, Karlsruhe, Crefeld and Strohen, this last one he describes as absolutely disgusting with terrible food and sanitary conditions and staff that did their best to make the POWs' life intolerable.

His fi rst escape attempt was made with a party of twelve offi cers by using a tunnel however while constructing it they struck water and the tunnel had to be abandoned. Then he made another attempt, this time successful, on 19 November in company with two English offi cers by cutting the wire and walking, only at night, to the frontier which he crossed at about 5A.M. on Sunday 25 November.

His diary includes details of items he used to escape as follows, 'Map and Compass - map traced on 'oiled paper' (note paper into which butter has been rubbed) from Ordnance map borrowed from English offi cer. Compass - Home-made. I disembowelled my wristlet watch, inserted a pin in the centre of the back to act as a pivot, on which I balanced a needle which was cut from a safety razor blade and magnetised a piece of small luminous hand of watch on N. end of needle enabled us to use it at night.' He fi nalises his account with a list of all Australian offi cers that he saw while in captivity.

With research including service fi le.

423

WWI Hero later Charged with Attempted Murder

3648* Group of Four: Military Cross (GRI); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. T/Capt. H.H. Morris 1st Divl. Fld. Arty. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 3506 Gnr. H.H.Morris. 1/Div. Arty. A.I.F. on second medal, T/Captain H.H.Morris. A.I.F. on last two medals. First medal engraved, other medals impressed. Swing mounted, good very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$3,000

Together with matching set of original swing mounted miniatures.

MC: LG 23/4/1918, p13185, posn 15; CAG 2/5/1918, p1035, posn 34.

Recommendation (20/10/1917): 'At Inferno Dump, N. of Zillebeke on the night of 27th October, 1917 at about 9pm the Dump was hit by an enemy incendiary shell and set alight. Immediately the Guard gave the alarm, this Offi cer - who was in charge - summoned the whole of his Dump party. Nothwithstanding that some of the boxes containing 18-pr. Ammunition had caught fi re and many rounds were exploding, he rallied his men with considerable gallantry and by setting a magnifi cent example of courage, he - in the face of great personal danger - succeeded in eventually having the fi re extinguished. Undoubtedly his good leadership was the means of saving a large quantity of ammunition and - by the fi re being extinguished so promptly - also perhaps saved many casualties.'

Prior Recommendation (4/7/1916): At Sailly, France. 'Was in charge of Y/1/A Medium Trench Mortar Battery during the raid on the night 12/13th June. He kept his guns in action and with the most valuable results though his mortars were under fi re almost immediately on opening. On the afternoon of the 24th June he saw a wounded infantryman attempting to fi nd the dressing station. This part of the trenches were under heavy shrapnel fi re at the time and everyone in the vicinity had taken cover under the parapet and the dug-outs. Lieutenant Morris went out and helped the wounded man to the dressing station.'

Herbert Henry Morris, dairyman, age 28, born at South Melbourne, Victoria; Enl.19Aug1914 at Melbourne Barracks; Emb.20Oct1914 on A9 HMAT Shropshire as a Gunner; to Gallipoli 08Nov1915; 2Lt 17Apr1916 to Trench Mortar Battery; WIA 29Apr1916 SW nose and second fi nger of left hand; Lt 01Aug1916; T/Capt 16May1918 while commanding MTM Bty; Appt terminated 20Aug1919.

In Morris' military records there is a solicitor's letter dated 2 September 1938 requesting a copy of his war record to be used in defence of H.H. Morris of Yalca for a criminal charge to be heard at Shepparton, Victoria about 13 September. Morris was found not guilty in a sensational case that was reported in the Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania) on Wednesday 14 September 1938, p7 as follows,

ALLEGED MURDER AND DEATH PACT MAN AND WIFE ACQUITTED:

AMAZING STORY TOLD SHEPPARTON (Vic.), Tuesday.

After hearing an amazing story of an alleged suicide pact, the jury in the Supreme Court to-day found Herbert Henry Morris (51), farmer, of Yalca, and his wife, Winifred Teresa Morris (32), not guilty on charges of having attempted to murder each other; of having attempted to commit suicide, and of having attempted to murder their baby, aged three months, on June 6.

It was alleged by the Crown that the couple decided to take poison and then crash their car, to make the death of themselves and their child appear accidental. Mr. Cussen (for the Crown) said Mrs. Morris got on her husband's nerves with her obsessions after their child was born. Finally he said that if she wanted to do away with herself he would go, too. He bought poison for sparrows, and tried it on a dog, which he eventually killed with a hammer to end its misery. They put poison on puff pastry, and on June 6 went to the township, said Mr. Cussen. Both had drinks and returned home. Later they took the pellets, and then Morris drove the car at a fast pace, 45 to 50 miles per hour, and then turned it over. None of the occupants was seriously injured.

Three in Hospital Dr. N. J. Parker, who attended them after the crash, said that Morris was talkative, and showed signs of having taken liquor. He said, 'We have taken strychnine rolled up in paste.' They were suffering from poisoning then and later. The three were in hospital for 15 days. Dr. Parker said Mrs. Morris was abnormal physically and mentally after the child was born.

Detective R. Gregory said Morris said he expected the child to be killed in the crash, but when the charge was read Mrs. Morris said, 'It is all wrong.'

Wife's Delusions

Morris made a graphic address from the dock, 'I am an ordinary sort of cocky. It is pretty tough, this, he said. 'My wife, after the birth of the baby, had fi ts of depression, but I did not think they would land me here. She kept on saying she was suffering from all sorts of complaints, and that she would end her life. I tried to reason with her. It was diffi cult. After some weeks, I said, 'Look. Don't do it. I'll go with you.' I hoped it would relieve her mind, and that she would forget her ideas. You see, I loved her very much. The kiddie - well I worship her before God. At the fi nish I said, 'I'll go with you.'

Decided to End Lives

'I did not have much left, and did not feel like carrying on. We decided to end our lives.' 'I do not drink very much, and my wife is a teetotaller. That day I fi lled myself with whisky. I made my wife drink too. We returned home, and when we got to the gate I think I was sobering. We talked it over again. Only for her mental condition, she did not want to end her life, and I am perfectly certain I did not want to end mine.' 'All I remember was what she said at the gate, which was, let's go home. God did not intend us to do this terrible thing. We went home happy. We lit a fi re and put the baby to bed.' She said, 'We will have something to eat and; go to bed.' We went to the bedroom, and then she collapsed. She said, 'I can't go on with it.' She got bad. I went to her bag and took the poisoned pellets to the kitchen.- I fi xed two more pellets. They looked new, I got fragments of the old pellets and ran them across the newer ones. I threw the old pellets containing the poison into a shed in the garden.

'I put the new, harmless pellets in her bag. She seemed to get better, and I got some whisky. I am not used to drink, but I got some and gave her one.' Morris added that he got into the car with his wife and baby, intending to take them to his sister's place. He thought they would be better there. He must have come back, but had not the slightest recollection of having swallowed the pellets. 'I remembered next lying on the ground after the crash,' he concluded.

With research.

424

DCM at St Quentin - Rushed Machine Gun Post

3649* DCM Group of Four for St Quentin: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR Type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2435 C.Q.M.Sjt: W.F.P. Ryan. 14/Aust:Inf: on fi rst medal, Pte W.F.P. Ryan 6/Bn A.I.F. on second medal, WO2. W.F.P. Ryan 6 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Court mounted for wear, good very fi ne.

$7,500

DCM: Sixth Supplement No.31186 to LG 18/2/1919; CAG No.75 17/6/1919. Also Second Supplement No.31726 to LG 10/1/1920; CAG No.35 15/4/1920.

Recommendation: 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Ascension Wood, North-West of St Quentin, on 18th September 1918. This N.C.O. who was acting as C.S.M. found himself in charge of Company Headquarters in the absence of the O.C. Coy. Seeing the Company held up by a Machine gun fi re from a small wood in front, he threw in all his men with prompt decision and initiative bringing such well controlled fi re on the enemy gun from a fl ank as to keep his head down while his company rushed the position. In the later fi ghting in the enemy lines he again at the head of the Company Signallers and runners outfl anked an enemy machine gun nest and captured the position killing four of the occupants himself. When bombs ran short he collected enemy stick bombs and kept up the supply to the forward parties. As C.S.M. his organizing abilities were most marked in the maintenance of ammunition and supplies generally. He set a splendid example.'

Citation: 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near north-west of St Quentin, on 18th September 1918. Seeing the company held up by machine-gun fi re from a small wood, he led his men with initiative and rushed the position. In the later fi ghting in the enemy lines, he, again at the head of the company, outfl anked an enemy machine-gun nest, killing four of the occupants himself.'

William Francis Patrick Ryan, blacksmith, age 28, born at Laanecoorie, Victoria; Enl04Jun1915 at Melbourne; noted on his attestation form that he had been convicted of assault; to Gallipoli 31Oct1915; WIA 18Aug1916 GSW to ear (severe) in France; to Sgt 24Nov1917; to CQMS 17May1918; to T/RQMS 14Sep1918; RTA 02Jun1919 Disch.17Sep1919; Died 28Aug1969.

With research including photos and offi cial Commonwealth of Australia letter advising of the DCM award and the citation for same.

3650* Group of Four: Military Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1524 L Cpl G.M.Broadbent. 21/Aust:Inf:Bn: on fi rst medal, 1524 Pte G.M.Broadbent 21/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 1524 Cpl. G.M.Broadbent. 21Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Display court mounted, good very fi ne.

$3,500

MM: LG 21/10/1916, p10222, posn 3; CAG 19/4/1917, p918, posn 12.

Recommendation: None - awarded in the Field 18Sep1916, Belgium, Routine Orders of Lt.Gen.Birdwood.

George Massey Broadbent, clerk, age 18, born at East Melbourne, Victoria; Enl.07Jan1915; Emb.28Jun1915; 03May1917 WIA GSW neck, France; RTA 17Feb1919; Disch.11Apr1919.

With research.

3651 Group of Four: Military Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 106 Tpr L.McD Crowe 9 L.H.R. A.I.F. on fi rst two medals, 106 Pte L.McD Crowe Cml Cps A.I.F. on third and fourth. All medals with original naming erased and then renamed and privately engraved. Good very fi ne.

$500

3652* Group of Five: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Imperial Service Medal (GVIR Indiae Imp); Coronation Medal 1937. 163 Pte T.Elliot. 2/Bn. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 2/Lieut. T.Elliot. A.I.F. on second and third medals, Thomas Elliot on fourth medal, last medal unnamed as issued. All named medals impressed. Very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$750

425

Together with King's Silver War badge, reverse numbered A18538 and inscribed, 'Lieut. T.Elliot; original 2nd Bn cloth colour patch with woven bullion A; brass A (ANZAC) for attachment to colour patch.

ISM: 6/9/1940 - New South Wales Police.

Coronation Medal 1937 to Thomas Elliot, Police Offi cer (confi rmed).

Thomas Elliot, police constable (plain clothes), born 01Mar1879 at Teviothead, Hawick, Roxbourghshire, Scotland; joined NSW Police 18Apr1905; Enl.21Aug1914 at Randwick, Sydney, NSW; to L/Cpl 22Oct1915; to Cpl 15Nov1916; to Sgt 11Mar1917; to 2/Lt 29Sep1917; WIA 30Sep1917 but stayed on duty; RTA (invalided) 25May1918; Appt terminated 07Sep1918; 02Mar1939 Retired from NSW Police as Inspector; Died 29Oct1951.

With research.

Group to Member of Federal Parliament

3653* Group of Five: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Jubilee Medal 1935; Coronation Medal 1937. 210 Cpl. R.F.H.Green. 6/L.H.Rgt. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, Lieut. R.F.H.Green. A.I.F. on second medal, 1974 Pte J.E.Chapman 33 Bn. A.I.F. on third medal, last two medals unnamed as issued. All named medals impressed, the third medal used as a replacement for lost medal. Good very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$300

Entitlement to Jubilee and Coronation Medals confi rmed.

Roland Frederick Herbert Green, assistant inspector stock, age 28, born at Emmaville, NSW; Enl.01Oct1914 at Liverpool, NSW; previous service of 6 years in ALH; Emb.21Dec1914 with 6LHR; to 6Bn at Gallipoli 12Sep1915; to 2Lt 03Oct1915; evacuated to London with appendicitis; RTA 08Aug1916; returned to duty 12Sep1916 Emb.17Nov1916; TOS 6Bn and promoted to Lt 12May1917; WIA 20Sep1917 necessitating amputation of left leg; RTA 04Sep1918; Appt terminated 30Jan1920. Roland Green was elected to the Federal House of Representatives for Richmond, NSW at the general elections in 1922, 1925, 1928 and 1929. He was Member of Royal Commission on National Insurance 1924 to 1927 and Member of Joint Committee of Public Accounts from 1929 to 1931 and Joint Select Committee on Public Accounts 1932. He was member of the Commonwealth delegation, Empire Parliamentary Association, which visited England, 1937, for the Coronation of King George VI. He was defeated in the general election of 1937. He died in 1947.

With research including full service fi le.

Post War Senior Government Medical Offi cerDirector General Commonwealth Dept of Health

3654* Group of Four to distinguished public health official: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Coronation Medal 1937. 135 Pte F.McCallum. 6/F.A. Amb. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, Captain F.C.McCallum: A.I.F. on second and third medals, last medal unnamed as issued. All named medals impressed. Display mounted on red backing, very fi ne.

$500

Coronation Medal entitlement confi rmed as awarded to Frank McCallum, Senior Medical Offi cer, Dept of Health.

Frank McCallum, medical student, age 24, born at Ararat, Victoria; Enl.18Nov1914 at Melbourne, Victoria and appointed to No.1 Aust Gen Hosp; previous service with Senior Cadets and still serving with Melbourne University Rifl es; Emb.05Dec1914; 30Aug1915 to Gallipoli; 22Oct1915 to hospital Anzac with Enteric Fever then to various hospitals at Malta, Hospital Ship 'Salta', Heliopolis, Port Said, and then invalided to Australia; RTA 29Feb1916 with Enteric Fever; Disch.12Apr1916; returned to university and completed medical degree - M.B., B.S. November 1917; applied for a commission in AAMC, AIF with current rank of Sgt Major with Melbourne University Rifl es; Appointed Captain in AIF to date from 19Dec1917; Emb.21Mar1918; TOS AIF in England 24May1918 then to France, serving with various medical units and as RMO of 43Bn, 44 Bn and 3rd MG Bn; RTA 22Dec1919; Appointment terminated 18Mar1920.

Frank McCallum, son of Rev. Alexander McCallum D.D. of Melbourne, educated at Wesley College, Melbourne and Melbourne University. After war service at Gallipoli and in France he joined the Commonwealth Quarantine Service 1920. His other achievements include Rockefeller Foundation Travelling Fellowship, USA and England 1922-23; Director, Division of Epidemiology, Commonwealth Department of Health 1927; Chief Medical Offi cer, Australia House, London 1929-32; and Chief Quarantine Offi cer (General) N.E. Div., Commonwealth Department of Health since 1934, was Deputy Director General up to 1945 and Director General 1945-46, dying in offi ce 1946.

With full service fi les, medical records, University cards, various Who's Who in Australia copies and other research.

3655 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 483 Pte A.W.Brierly 1/L.H.Regt A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 483 ER/W.O./2 A.W.Brierly 1/L.H.Regt A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed, offi cial correction to 1 of 1/LHR on fi rst medal. First and second medals with partial dark tone, very fi ne.

$750

Together with photo in brooch, R.S.L. badge, silver and enamel brooch, IOOF badge, miniature souvenir horseshoe.

Pte Arthur Weir Brierly; Enl.28Aug1914; RTA 01Aug1919; Disch.23Nov1919.

With thirty four pages of service record.

426

3656 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 465 Pte B.R.Dugdale 8/Bn A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 465 Cpl B.R.Dugdale 8Bn A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$1,000

Pte Benjamin Robert Dugdale; Born at Boumvale, Vic; Enl.18Aug1914 at Camperdown, Vic; KIA 19Jul1916 France.

With forty one photocopy pages of service record.

3657 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 290 Pte M.A.Ellis 3/L.H.Rgt A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 290 T/Cpl M.A.Ellis 3/L.H.Rgt A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$950

Together with ID disc 290/Ellis M.A./B.Sqd/3L.H./B; Anzac lapel badge.

Pte Montifi ore Athole Ellis; Born at Bowden, Sth Aust; Enl.19Aug1914 at Morphetville, Sth Aust; WIA 09Jan1918 El-Arish; RTA 25Dec1918.

With fourteen photocopy pages of service record.

3658 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal. 1322 Pte W.Hackett 9/L.H.Regt A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 1322 Dvr W.Hackett 9 L.H.R. A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$1,000

Together with Memorial Plaque named to Walter Hackett (name erased and renamed).

Pte Walter Hackett; Born at Gippsland, Vic; Enl.22Jul1915 at Melbourne, Vic; KIA 22Oct1918, France.

With sixty fi ve photocopy pages of service record.

3659 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 701 Pte E.A.Harrison. 31/Bn. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 701 L/Sjt E A Harrison. 31 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. Nearly uncirculated.

$500

Together with matching riband bar and original medal boxes and envelopes of issue; AIF Soldier's Pay Books (2); Soldier's Pay Book for Active Service; Sergeant's Mess menus (2); studio photo, postcards and War Medal postage envelope with 6 pence kangaroo postage stamp.

Edwin Aloysuis Harrison, farmer, age 25, born at London, England; Enl.13Jul1915 at Melbourne, Victoria; Emb.09Nov1915; WIA 20Jul1916 GSW stomach (severe), France; to L/Cpl 13Nov1916; to Cpl 10Jul1917; to l/Sgt 27Aug1917; to Sgt 01Oct1917; 24Sep1918 Field General Court Martial - charge - Without reasonable excuse allowing to escape two persons committed to his charge and whom it was his duty to guard in that he in the Field on or about the 7th day of Sept.1918 did without reasonable excuse allow to escape No.5155 Private G. Barton and No.5138 Private L.G. Brown, 32nd Battalion, A.I.F. whom it was his duty to guard. Pleaded Not Guilty. Found Guilty. Sentence - Reduced to Corporal (with notes of proceedings); 17Feb1919 to Lourdes on leave; RTA 10Jun1919; Disemb.05Aug1919 at Melbourne; Disch.13Jan1920 as Medically Unfi t.

With service records and research.

3660 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 926 Pte D.R.Johnson 5/Bn A.I.F. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$1,000

Pte Donald Roy Johnson; Born at Coleraine, Vic; Enl.20Aug1914 at Ripponlea, Vic; WIA 25Apr1915 SW leg, Dardenelles; RTA 12Dec1915; Disch.19Apr1916.

With twenty three photocopy pages of service record.

3661 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1520 Pte T.Lacey 8/L.H.Rgt A.I.F. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$900

Pte Thomas Lacey; Born at Beechworth, Vic; Enl.9Aug1915 at Melbourne; WIA 19Apr1917 GSW leg, Gazza; RTA 18Jun1919; Disch.28May1917.

With forty one photocopy pages of service record.

3662 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 310 Pte G.Leeman 13 L.H.Rgt A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 310 Sjt G.Leeman 13 L.H.Rgt A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$950

Pte George Leeman; Born at Snake Valley, Vic; Enl.13Jan1915 at Broadmeadows, Vic; WIA 9Mar 1918 gassed; RTA 27Apr1919.

With twenty nine photocopy pages of service record.

3663 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1093 Pte W.H.Newton. 5 L.H.Rgt. A,I,F. on fi rst medal, 1093 Pte. W.H.Newton. 5 L.H.R. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Good very fi ne.

$300

William Henry Newton, labourer, age 23, born near Mt Morgan, Queensland; Enl.15Feb1915 at Charleville, Queensland; Emb.20Aug1915 for Middle East with 7th Reinforcements for 5LHR; to 2nd Bde MG Sqn 06Oct1916; RTA 09Feb1916 to recuperate from illness (Enterica); 22Jul1916 returned to overseas and continued service but with bouts of sickness; RTA 29Apr1919 with Malaria; Disch.29Apr1919 Medically Unfi t.

With research.

3664* Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1609 L/Cpl S.J.Sands 7/Bn A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 1609 Sjt S.J.Sands. 7 Bn, A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Ribbons dirty, otherwise toned very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$600

Together with Tribute fob in 9ct gold (40x23mm; approx 8.5g), inscribed 'Presented/To/Sgt. S.J.Sands/By his/Katandra/1919'.

Stephen James Sands, labourer, age 22, born at Etchingham, Sussex, England; Enl.11Dec1914 at Yabba North, Victoria; militia service with Katandra Rifl e Club; to Gallipoli 30Apr1915; to L/Cpl 09Dec1915 at Anzac; Sgt 10Aug1916; WIA 19Aug1916, bruised back, France; WIA 20Sep1917 GSW right shoulder, France; RTA 15Dec1918; Disch.04Jan1920.

With research.

427

3665 Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 193 Pte A.Wallas 7 L.H.R. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, 193 Sjt A.Wallas 7 L.H.R. A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$700

Pte Arnold Wallas; Born at London, UK; Enl.26Oct1914 at Sydney, NSW; Emb.20Dec1914; Operations Gallipoli from early Jun1915 near Ryrie's Post; to Camp Tel El Kebir, Egypt Dec1915; to 15th Machine Gun Co and operations France and Flanders 4Apr1916; Disch.02Dec1916 in England as Medically unfi t.

With seventy photocopy pages of service record.

3666 Pair: Meritorious Service Medal (GVR type 1) with MID; 1914-15 Star. 7908 Q.M. Sjt W.H.Willison: Aust: F.A. on fi rst medal, 7908 Cpl W.H.Willison. 6/F.A. Bde. A.I.F. on last medal. Both medals impressed. Ribbons tatty, very fi ne.

$750

MSM: LG 18/1/1919, p1023, posn 56; CAG 3/6/1919, p941, posn 83.

In recognition of valuable services rendered with the armies in France and Flanders.

MID: LG 28/5/1918, p6201, posn 68; CAG 24/10/1918, p2056, posn 40.

Specially mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's dispatch of 7 April 1918 for distinguished and gallant service and devotion to duty.

William Henry Willison, carpenter, age 40, born at Flemington, Victoria; previous service of 15 years in B Bty Field Arty; Enl.20Sep1915 at Melbourne, Victoria; Emb.22Nov1915; RTA 05Jul1919; Disch.27Aug1919.

With research.

3667 Group of Eight: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR type 1 swivelling suspender). 5477 F.G.Lowrie. P.O. R.A.N. on fi rst medal, 5477 F.G.Lowrie Petty Offi cer R.A.N. on second medal, F.G.Lowrie R.A.N. on third to seventh medals, 5477 Frederick George Lowrie. P.O. on last medal. The fi rst two and the sixth and seventh medals impressed, the other medals engraved. Very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$350

Frederick George Lowrie, born 02Jun1886 at Kilcooley, Ireland; Enl.06Jan1916; Disch.18Dec1946 as Lt Cdr; LS&GC Medal issued 10Nov1919.

3668 Group of Seven: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 3139 Pte. H.Wilson. 1-L.H.R. A.I.F. on fi rst two medals, NX3065 H.Wilson on third to seventh medals. All medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$400

Together with King's Silver War badge; WWI Returned from Active Service badge (AIF); another for WWII (KC); RSL badge (KC) two fi gure type, another (QC) three fi gure type.

Harry Wilson, coal lumper, age 31, born at City of Sydney, NSW; WWI: Enl.23Jan1917 at Liverpool, NSW; Emb.10May1917; ops in Egypt, Sinai and Palestine with 1st LHR; accidentally injured 20Sep1918 - was leading a horse and mule and as he hitched horse to the horse lines, the mule wheeled around and kicked him in the groin; RTA 18Feb1919; Disch.11May1919; WWII: Enl.06Jun1940 at Paddington, NSW; Emb.30Sep1940 for Middle East with 2/1 Pioneer Bn; ops in North Africa including Tobruk and Palestine; RTA 26Jan1943; Disch.15Jun1943 for family reasons.

With WWI service records and research.

3669 Group of Five: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Territorial War Medal 1914-19; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 1878 A. Sjt. J.Humphreys. Devon. R. on fi rst two medals, 1878 Pte. J.Humphreys. Devon. R. on third medal, N74515 J.Humphreys on last two medals. All medals impressed, the fi rst two renamed. Contact marks, fi ne - very fi ne.

$130

WWII: John Humphreys, born 17Mar1896 at Chelsea, England; Enl.05Jun1940 at Paddington, NSW; Disch.07Feb1946 as Sergeant ex District Accounts Offi ce NSW.

MC for Polygon Wood

3670* MC trio to WWI WIA: Military Cross (GRI); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Capt R.A.Holmes/8th F.C. Engrs. AIF. On fi rst medal, Captain R.A.Holmes. A.I.F. on last two medals. First medal engraved, last two medals impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$3,500

Together with 5th Australian Divisional Engineers Aquatic Sports bronze prize medal (48mm), reverse, Corbie - Somme - France 3-7-17, engraved, 'Offi cers/Sculling Race./R.A.Holmes', in original circular case of issue; Military Cross original case of issue.

MC: Fifth Supplement No.30389 to LG 16/11/1917; CAG No.31 7/3/1918.

Recommendation by Lt-Col A.B. Carey C.R.E. 5th Aust Div and signed by Maj-Gen J.T. Hobbs : 'At Polygon Wood during recent operations this Offi cer was in charge of the pushing up of R.E. Stores from Hooge to forward R.E. Dump. On the night of 24/25th. Septr. When planking material was urgently required on the Chateau Wood Road, heavy shelling of the main road and the rear end of the Chateau Wood Road was going on, traffi c was blocked and the congestion was so serious that it seemed as if no stores could be got up. Despite the heavy shelling Lieut. Holmes went out on the road with a total disregard of personal safety - worked so cooly and indefatigably that he managed to get the roads clear enough to enable important stores for communications for the advance to be sent up despite casualties to his transport section. Following this up on the next night Lieut. Holmes again, when heavy shelling was in progress, asserted his personality and kept his wagons going despite the fi re, thus enabling further supplies to be sent up to the forward R.E. Dump. His fi ne example and coolness on this road on these nights of heavy shelling resulted in the accumulation of most valuable material for the subsequent consolidation. He has since been wounded.'

428

lot 3670 part

Robert Arbuthnot Holmes, Staff Surveyor - Lands Department NSW, age 38, born at Levuka on the island of Ovalau, Fiji; Enl.04Aug1915 at Warwick Farm Depot, NSW; previous service in Senior Cadets and a member of militia - Murwillumbah Rifl e Club; 2Lt 01Dec1915 with 13th Reinforcements 1 Fd Coy Engrs; Emb.17Dec1915; Lt 20Jul1916; WIA 29Sep1917 GSW left thigh (severe), Polygon Wood, France and transferred to England; T/Capt 08Jul1918; RTA 08May1919 as Captain; Appointment terminated 18Aug1919.

With research including full service records and an original penned handwritten citation for MC.

DCM East of Ypres - Repelled Enemy Attack

3671* Trio: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR type 1); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 6558 Pte B.G.Pettitt. 2/Aust:Inf: on fi rst medal, 6558 Cpl. B.G.Pettit. 2-Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals, note incorrect spelling of surname on fi rst medal. All medals impressed. Fine - very fi ne.

$5,000

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

DCM: LG 4/3/1918, p2757, posn 11; CAG 25/7/1918, p1592, posn 2. Recommendation: 'During the enemy counter attack on our position East of Ypres on Oct 1st these two men were Nos 1 & 2 of a Lewis gun team with a limited fi eld of fi re. The enemy's advancing infantry had reached to within 50 yards of our line when Ptes Woodhead and Pettit sprang out of their trench and standing on the parapet in full view of the enemy Woodhead fi red the gun resting it on Pettit's shoulder and continued to do so until the remnants of the attacking lines retired and they were ordered back into the trench. By their prompt and gallant action they were able to infl ict severe casualties on the enemy and contributed largely to the utter defeat of his attack.'

Broughton Gordon Pettit, labourer, age 25, born at Wombat, NSW; Enl.20Mar1916 at Cootamundra, NSW; NOK: father, William Pettit of Blind Creek via Murrumburrah, NSW; Emb.07Oct1916; to Cpl 30Sep1918; RTA 06Jul1919; Disch.12Oct1919.

With medal group photo and details and research.

429

3672 Family Group with one KIA: Brothers: Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2966 T-Cpl J.I. Oliver. 17 Bn. A.I.F. on fi rst pair and 113 L-Cpl. R.V. Oliver 53 Bn. A.I.F. on second pair. Both pairs impressed. Both pairs swing mounted, very fi ne.

$500

James Ingles Oliver, motor driver, age 25, born at Bombala, NSW; Enl.24Jul1916; Emb.25Oct1916; served in France interspersed with various trips to hospital with ailments; WIA 13Aug1918, gassing in France; 24Aug1918 admitted to 2/1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham suffering with Trench Fever and Gas Poisoning; RTA 22Nov1919; Disembarked at Sydney 12Jan1920; Disch.26Feb1920.

Roland Victor Oliver, labourer, age 19, born at Bombala, NSW; Enl.09Jan1916; previous service of 2 years in Senior Cadets - he was also a footballer and cyclist; a report in the Bombala Times dated 28Jan1916 stated, 'The following local recruits left Bombala on Monday to join "The Men from Snowy River" at Bungendore' and listed was R. Oliver; Emb.18May1916; 29Jul1916 TOS Cyclist Training Bn; 07Sep1916 TOS 3rd Bn Cyclists Training; 30Sep1916 Training Bn proceeded to France; 13Oct1916 joined 53rd Bn; various terms in sick bay or hospital ensued; 23May1917 brought to notice of Corps Commander for gallant conduct during recent operations; 30May1917 to Seniors School as Batman; further terms of sickness and hospitalisation followed, one of these occasions from being poisoned from Gassing on 17Apr1918 while serving in Villers-Bretonneux; 16Sep1918 apptd Lance Corporal; KIA 30Sep1918 at Bullecourt in the Hindenburg Line, France - Major P.I. Roberts of 53rd Bn wrote to his father, 'Your son has on many occasions proved himself a very gallant boy. During the Bullecourt attack he carried out his duties as runner through heavy machine gun and artillery fi re and his dispatches always arrived at their destination. For his good work he was mentioned in dispatches (in fact he was 'Mentioned in Corps Routine Orders).' Another soldier, Pte W.H. Whartout said that Dick (as he was nicknamed) met his death by a machine gun bullet in the head. He was a great favourite in the Company and a special cobber of the writer. He died as he lived nobly and bravely.' Roland 'Dick' Oliver was buried at Tincourt New British Cemetery, East of Peronne, France.

With research.

3673 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18 (entitled to MID but no emblem); War Medal 1939-45. 25 CPL G.Groundwater 11 L.H. Rgt. A.I.F. on fi rst medal, Q140258 G. Groundwater on second medal. Both medals impressed. The fi rst dark toned, otherwise very fi ne.

$200

MID: CAG 6/7/1917.

George Groundwater, telegraphist and later public accountant, born 16May1893 at Tiaro, Queensland; Enl.01Mar1915 in AIF; Emb.02Jun1915 for the Middle East with the 11LHR and operations in Gallipoli with 2LHR from 29Aug1915; to 11LHR at Heliopolis 22Feb1916; to Serapeum and Tel El Kebir in Apr and May1916; awarded Mentioned in Despatches 06Jul1917; operations including the Charge of Beersheba 31Oct1917 and further action in the Jordan Valley and Damascus; RTA 18Mar1919; Disch.16May1919; WWII: Enl.25Feb1942 in 2nd AIF and training at Foster Commando School on Special Reconnaissance Duty 27Feb to 6Apr1942; Lieutenant in the Volunteer Defence Corps on full time duty 28Jul1942; Tactics Course at Chermside 23Jan - 22Feb1943; to 7Volunteer Defence Force Battalion (VDFB) as Adjutant and QM 25Sep1943; to 15VDFB 31Jan1944; Captain 03May1944; to 16VDFB 01Mar1945; Disch.22Oct1945.

Medal entitlement: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45.

Cpl George Groundwater's sons, QX2077 Murray Groundwater and NX14353 Ronald Groundwater, both awarded the Military Medal during WW2.

With research.

See lot 3687 for medals to his son, Murray Groundwater.

3674 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 6456 A/Sjt J Anderson 4 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$150

John Anderson, labourer, age 35, born at Dunbar, Haddington, Scotland; Enl.16Nov1915 at Casula, NSW previous service of 3 years with Territorial Force; Duntroon OTS 26Apr-20Jun1916; Emb.02Oct1916; qualified as Lewis Gunner 16Nov1917; served in France; RTA 08Aug1918; Disch.23Oct1918.

With full copy of service fi le.

3675 Family Group to Brothers: Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 7011 T-S-Sgt. F.Hobbs. 7-Bn. A.I.F.; Single: British War Medal 1914-18.60691 Pte. W.G.Hobbs. 7-Bn. A.I.F. All medals impressed. Nearly extremely fi ne; extremely fi ne.

$250

Frederick Hobbs, beasman, age 21, born at Wangaratta, Victoria; Enl.24Oct1916 at Royal Park, Victoria; Emb.23Nov1916; served in France; RTA 24Nov1919; Disch.08Jan1920; served in WWII; Enl.25Nov1940 at Melbourne, Victoria; Disch.13Jan1944 as WOII ex 2 Field Sqn.

William George Hobbs, labourer, age 32, born at Yarrawonga, Victoria; Enl.13May1918 at Melbourne, Victoria; Emb.23Jul1918; Died 01Nov1918 of Infl uenza and Pneumonia at Sutton Veny Military Hospital, England; buried at Tidworth Military Cemetery, UK with full military honours, with preceding Firing Party from Australian Machine Gun Training Depot and the Band of the 5th Reserve Cavalry and with his brother Frederick Hobbs as Chief Mourner along with one offi cer and about 30 NCOs and Men. His sole medal entitlement is the British War Medal.

With full copies of both service fi les and photos of graves.

3676 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 4481 Pte. E.Elliott. 7 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$150

Edward Elliott, labourer, 34, born at Williamstown, Victoria; Enl.16Jul1915 at Melbourne, Victoria; ; Emb.28Jan1916; Admitted to VDSC Cairo 14Mar1916; served in France; to hospital with VD 25Jan1917; to VDSC at Etaples 13May1917; RTA 26Sep1917; Disch.26Dec1917; Enl.07Sep1918 at Melbourne, Victoria, for service in Australia only; Disch.26Feb1919 services no longer required; Enl.04Dec1919 at Caulfi eld, Victoria; Disch.08Jan1920 at own request.

With full copy of service fi le and original medal boxes.

3677 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3226 Pte G.J.Pollock 20 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Many contact marks, otherwise fi ne.

$100

Robert Pollock, storeman and packer, age 32,born at Crieff, Perth, Scotland; Enl.11Jul1915 at Liverpool, NSW; Emb.09Nov1915; served with 30Bn, 8 MG Coy; twice charged - obscene language to NCO and Conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline; RTA 25May1919; Disch.18Jul1919.

With limited research.

3678 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 5702 T/Sgt W.Scott 22 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Extremely fi ne.

$150

William Scott, carpenter, age 28, born at Shetland Islands, Scotland; Enl.02Aug1916 at Melbourne, Victoria; previous service 4 years in Gordon Highlanders and 8 months Home Service P. Guard; Emb.25Sep1916; served in France; RTA 18Aug1919; Disch.02Oct1919.

With full copy of service fi le.

430

3679 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2510 Pte. J.Turner. 47 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Good very fi ne.

$150

Together with aluminium dog tag and aluminium bracelet strip.

James Turner, miner, age 28, born at Estow, Yorkshire, England; Enl.08Apr1916 at Cairns, Queensland; Emb.19Sep1916; RTA 26Sep1917 with Chronic Bronchitis; Disch.12Jan1918; Died 08Nov1951.

With full copy of service fi le.

3680 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2889 Pte D.W.Fisher. 60 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Nearly uncirculated.

$150

Douglas Walter Fisher, clerk, age 31, born at Plaistow, Essex, UK; Enl;25Sep1916 at Show Ground Camp, Sydney, NSW; Emb.03Nov1916; service in France; WIA 17Oct1917 GSW hand, France;RTA 23Jul1919; Disch.29Nov1919.

With full copy of service fi le.

3681 Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 29345 Gnr. H.Ringstad. 8 F.A.B. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. The second medal with some surface discolouration, otherwise nearly extremely fi ne.

$150

Harold Ringstad, motor driver, age 29, born at Granville, Sydney, NSW; Enl.30Jul1916 at Royal Australian Showground, Sydney, NSW; Emb.30Sep1916 with 117 Howitzer Bde; served on ops in France and Flanders with 8th Field Artillery Bde; WIA 11Nov1917 in France, remained on duty; his unit was in the vicinity when the Red Baron was shot down and one of his unit members gave an eyewitness account; RTA 20May1920; Disch.13Sep1920; Died 31May1964.

Together with full service fi le and additional research.

At Evacuation of Crete and At Tokyo Bay for Japanese Surrender

3682* Group of Thirteen: 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star - clasp - North Africa 1942-43; Pacifi c Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1945-75 - clasp - Japan; Greek War Medal 1940-41; Netherlands Commemorative War Cross - clasp - East Asia - South Pacifi c 1942-1945; Philippines Liberation Medal WWII; BCOF Medal - clasp - 1945. H.A.E.Cooper R.A.N. on fi rst four medals and sixth to eighth medals, fi fth medal and tenth to twelfth medals unnamed, H A E Cooper 0236 on ninth medal and H.A.E.Cooper on last medal.The ninth medal engraved, all other named medals impressed. Swing mounted in groups of nine and four but no securing pins, contact marks, otherwise very fi ne.

$700

lot 3682 part

Qualifi ed for Italy Star while seconded to Royal Navy hence it was issued through the Admiralty in England and unnamed.

Together with two stipple engraved 'Shropshire' 2 pdr shell casings, one inscribed with Shropshire ship's crest and below 'Tokio Bay/- 2-9-45 -', the other inscribed with outline map of Japan Bay area with some location names and below 'H.M.A.S. Shropshire/- 2-9-45 -'; book titled, "Porthole" Souvenir of H.M.A.S. Shropshire 1946; Free Transport Pass for Visit of HMAS Shropshire to Portsmouth, May 1946; photos of ship and crew.

Henry Alec Eliot Cooper, student, born 10Oct1912 at Katanning, Western Australia; Enl.01Jan1926 in RAN as Cadet Midshipman and gained his colours for hockey and swimming; Midshipman 01May1930, Sub Lieutenant 01Sep1932; Lieutenant 16Mar1935; Intelligence Offi cer HMAS Canberra 12Apr1935, Lt Commander 16Mar1947; service on various postings including HMAS Franklin, Voyager, Canberra, Australia, Sydney, Perth, Cairo and torpedoed Aug1942, Shropshire, Gladstone, Kuttabul, Cerberus and HMS Ramilles, Fearless, Amphion, Nestor during Crete operations and evacuation April and May1941 (noted under arrest for drunkenness on Nestor 23May1941), Victory; Letter of Appreciation written for Lieutenant Cooper's conduct during breakdown and salvage of Seagull A2-5 , 2nd and 3rd Sept1936; postwar service through to 1957; Retired List 09Oct1957.

In 1940 First Lieutenant Cooper went to the UK where he commissioned and worked up HMAS Nestor, serving in her in home waters on escort work. In 1941-42 he was serving in the A/A cruiser Cairo, providing A/A escort to convoys in the Irish Sea and Atlantic. In May 1942 he was serving in the Western Mediterranean with A/A escort to HM Ships Wasp and Eagle, running fi ghters to Malta. In June of that year he entered Malta along with fi ve destroyers and took part in a surface action against two Italian 6-inch gun cruisers and four destroyers. In the following August, when with a Malta convoy from Gibraltar, his ship was torpedoed south of Sicily. Cooper saw service at Arawe, Cape Gloucester, the Admiralties, Hollandia, Biak, Sansapor, Morotai, Leyte, Luzon and Tokyo Bay for the Japanese surrender.

With extensive research.

431

KIA during Nuremburg Raid

3683* Group of Six to RAAF KIA: 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Bomber Command Medal. 14464 C A Rose on fi rst fi ve medals, last medal unnamed. Named medals impressed. Very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$1,500

Together with original Engineer's embroidered brevet.

Cyril Ashley Rose, cotton worker, age 23 born at Bellingen, NSW; his family moved to Penrith, NSW when he was four years old and he grew up there; Enl.15Apr1940, mustering Flight Engineer; Flight Engineer's Badge 18Sep1942; commissioned as Plt Off 03Oct1943; overseas service 17Jul1941-30Mar1944; missing believed killed during Nuremburg Raid 30Mar1944 fl ying with 156 Sqn (RAF); this was the last and most costly raid in the long running Battle of Berlin in which raids began on 18/19 November 1943; Cyril Rose is buried at the Berlin 1939-45 War Cemetery and he is commemorated on the Memorial at Penrith City Memory Park and in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial.

With research.

Bomber shot down during Nuremburg RaidParachuted to Safety but taken POW

3684* Group of Five to POW and Caterpillar Club member: 1939-45 Star; Aircrew Europe Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. First two medals unnamed, 421743 J.A Marshall on the other medals. All named medals impressed. Display mounted, very fi ne and rare POW group.

$2,500

lot 3684 part

Together with:

1. Gold Caterpillar Club badge (ruby red eyes), reverse inscribed, 'W/OJAMarshall', awarded for parachuting out of his Lancaster Bomber on the Nuremburg Raid.

2. Caterpillar Club Certifi cate of Membership from the Irvin Parachute Company named to F/SGT J.A. Marshall and signed by the Hon.Sec European Division.

3. Marshall 's original, embroidered WW2 RAAF AG (Air Gunner) brevet.

4. Original clear quality photograph of Marshall and Bomber Crew in front of bomber.

5. Original rare RAAF publication titled 'Bailing Out' Demobilisation booklet.

6. Marshall's RAAF Observer's Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book dated 16th Oct 1942 - 30th March 1944 with prolifi c entries of Bombing/Training etc, Last Entry, 'Missing Nurnburg' 30-3-44 (German spelling of Nuremberg is Nurnburg).

7. Photographs of Lt Wilhelm Seuss the German Night Fighter Ace who shot Marshall down. (Also includes personal letters written by Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Suess recounting the action some 50 yrs later.)

8. Extensive research fi le in folder also includes copies of letters, fi les, German records of Lt Wilhelm Seuss, offi cial records of the Nurembug action, photos.

9. Original newspaper clipping of RAAF Casualty List which lists Marshall as Missing Presumed Dead. This is prior to the discovery of him being found to be a POW.

John Anthony Marshall, clerk, born 07Aug1922 at Geelong, Victoria; Enl. 28Mar1942 in RAAF and to Bradfi eld Park Depot for training as Wireless Operator Air Gunner; to 2 Wireless Air Gunnery School Parkes NSW 28May1942 then to 2 Bombing Air Gunnery School Port Pirie S.A. 14Nov1942; Emb.11Dec1942 Depot Bradfi eld Park for England; to 10 Advanced Flying Unit 18May1943; promoted to Sgt 10Jun1943; to 82 Operational Training Unit 22Jun1943 and then to 1651 Conversion Unit 26Nov1943; to 31 Base Unit 01Jan1944; operations Europe from RAF Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire, UK with 101 Lancaster Bomber Squadron from 02Mar1944; W/O Marshall participated in bombing operational sorties over Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Berlin, Essen and fi nally the famous raid on Nuremburg; on the night of 30Mar1944 W/O Marshall took off from RAF Ludford Magna in ME618 SR-J Lancaster Bomber for the biggest raid of the war by Bomber Command, the Bombing of Nuremburg. W/O Marshall's plane was shot down by ME 110 IV/NJG5 Night Fighter piloted by famous German Night Fighter Ace, Lt Wilhelm Seuss. This was Seuss's 5th victory of the night. The plane crashed on fi re at Simmershausem, three kilometres from Hilders, three airmen were Killed in Action and four parachuted to safety. W/O Marshall parachuted from the doomed aircraft and landed on the roof of a house in the village and was immediately attacked by irate German villagers. Subsequently W/O Marshall was taken as a Prisoner of War (POW) sent to Stalag Luft 6; then to Stalag Luft 357 Thorne on the 28Jul1944; Stalag 357 Falling Bostal 19Aug1944 where he remained until released on 08Apr1945. W/O Marshall was repatriated to Eastbourne, England 05May1945; Disch.27Sep1945 at Sydney.

The 101 Lancaster Bomber Squadron suffered the heaviest losses of any squadron taking part in the Nuremburg raid with seven of it's aircraft and 56 of it's crew missing.

432

3685* Group of Eight: Order of the British Empire (OBE) (2nd type) (Military); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacifi c Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Effi ciency Decoration (GRI) with Australia brooch bar. First medal unnamed, SX3707 D.R McPhee on second to seventh medals, SX3707 Lt. Col. D.R. McPhee A.M.F. on last medal. The second to seventh medals impressed, the last medal engraved. Very fi ne

$3,000

Together with original 2/27Bn colour patch.

OBE: CAG 34/36. 'Highly Meritorious Service Solomon Islands Oct 44 to March 45'.

ED: CAG 18/146.

Only 675 OBE's award to the 2nd A.I.F during WW2.

Colonel Duncan Roberts McPhee, representative with a brewery and the Sunbeam Corporation, born 28Dec1907 at South Australia; appointed LT 48Bn A.M.F 01Jul1926; to 43/48th 01Jul1930; promoted Captain 24Jul1933; to 48Bn 01Jul1939; transferred to 2/27Bn 01May1940; Emb.20Oct1940 for the Middle East per Mauretania; disembarked Suez 24Nov1940 and to camp Gaza, Palestine; operations North Africa from 11May1941 as Acting Commanding Offi cer 2/27th Australian Infantry Battalion; operations against the Vichy French from 08Jun1941 in advance from Litani to Didon and Merdjayoun as Company Commander with heavy opposition; WIA 11Jun1941, shrapnel to back about 1,000 yards west of Adloun; Company Commander 21st Infantry Training Battalion 17Aug1941; Second in Command 21st Infantry Training Battalion 18Nov1941; promoted to Major 06Jul1942 and appointed Deputy Quarter Master General (DAQMG) at Darwin, NT; posted Land HQ as DAQMG Movements 20May1943; promoted LT COL 28Jul1944 in Brisbane; Emb.10Mar1945 for operations Bougainville and to HQ 1st Army as Acting Colonel Movements 18Sep1945; Enplaned 01Nov1945 Lae for Morotai; RTA 01Dec1945; to Reserve of Offi cers 08Jan1946; to RAE transport with the CMF 10Aug1950 then to Reserve of Offi cers RAE 11Aug1953; Honorary Colonel Retired List 05Oct1955.

Listed in 'Who's Who' Australia c1968 as Government Trade Commissioner, Calcutta with earlier service Burma, Djakarta, Bombay and Vancouver.

With research.

lot 3686

3686* Group of Seven: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star - clasp - 8th Army; Pacifi c Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Effi ciency Medal (GVIR) with Australia suspender. The fi rst three medals unnamed as issued, VX29848 J.C.James on fourth - sixth medals, VX29848 Pte J.C.James. A.I.F. on last medal. The fourth to sixth medals impressed, the last medal engraved. Court mounted, contact marks, otherwise very fi ne.

$400

EM: CAG No.200 24/10/1946 to VX29848 Pte James Charles James, 2nd/2nd Australian Supply Depot Company.

James Charles James, born 05Oct1915 at West Brunswick, Victoria; Enl.21Jun1940 at Yarraville, Victoria; Emb. 01Sep1941 for Middle East with 5th Reinforcements for 2nd Railway Construction Coy, RAE; operations in Palestine, Egypt and Syria; RTA 27Feb1943; Emb.27May1945 for South West Pacifi c Area including Morotai with 2/6th Supply Depot Platoon (AASC); RTA 04Sep1945; Disch.05Oct1945 as Sapper ex 53 Field Park Coy.

With research.

3687* Group of Seven: Military Medal (GVIR); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacifi c Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. First medal unnamed, QX2077 M.Groundwater on other medals. All named medals impressed. First medal a replica replacement, fi ne, remaining medals nearly very fi ne.

$2,000

Together with Shell Australia On Active Service tribute medallion inscribed to M. Groundwater; original aluminium dog tag inscribed, 'QX2077/M.Groundwater'; 2/31st Battalion colour patch.

MM: LG 12/2/42. 'Outstanding bravery & dash at Jezzine on 23 June 41'.

Citation. 'This soldier made a successful reconnaissance early on the morning of 23rd June 1941 of the ground over which his Company subsequently advanced. In doing so he displayed great courage in the face of enemy fi re. When later the Company advanced, Groundwater, with a companion were the advanced scouts. They occupied an enemy position and Groundwater mounted a light machine gun and engaged the enemy at a range of 15 to 20 yards not withstanding his being attacked with grenades. He personally accounted for at least six of the enemy. Later, on learning that an offi cer and two others were still pinned with fi re, he again came forward, mounted his light machine gun in full view of the enemy and covered his companions' withdrawal. Groundwater has shown himself a determined fi ghter quite oblivious to his own safety. His outstanding bravery and dash has had a wonderful effect on the rest of the men.'

Only nine MM's awarded for Syria campaign.

433

lot 3687

Corporal Murray Groundwater, storeman clerk, born 04Feb1918 at Townsville, Queensland; Enl.04Nov1939 in 2/12th Bn, AIF; Emb.04May1940; Disembarked Gourock at United Kingdom and to 70th Battalion 10Jul1940 at Tidworth; operations Egypt with the 2/31st Bn 14May1941; operations Syria against the Vichy French from 08Jun1941; WIA 23Jun1941 shrapnel to the back and chest near Jezzine; awarded Military Medal 12Feb1942; to HQ 7th Division Signals 11Jul1943; Emb.26Jul1943 for Port Moresby and operations against the Japanese near Finschaffen and Lae; to the 2/25th Bn 04Dec1943; RTA 28Feb1944; Disch.24Aug1944 as Medically Unfi t.

Cpl Groundwater is mentioned repeatedly in the 2/31st Battalion's history. Murray's brother Ronald Groundwater also awarded a Military Medal for action in New Guinea with the same unit 2/31st Battalion.

Research notes state that Murray Groundwater died in 1972 at Ingham, Queensland. It seems his uncle had possession of his Military Medal and about this time Groundwater's sons reached their majority and enquired as to the whereabouts of the medal but were told that it had been lost.

With research.

See lot 3673 for medals to his father, George Groundwater.

lot 3688

3688* Family Group to married dentist and nurse: Husband: Group of Seven: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacifi c Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Effi ciency Decoration (GRI). VX205 A.E.Prytz on fi rst six medals, VX205 Maj. A.E.Prytz AIF on last medal. First six medals impressed, last medal engraved. Wife: Group of Seven: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member (MBE) (Civil) (EIIR); 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Silver Jubilee Medal 1977. The fi rst and last medals unnamed as issued, VFX114057 M.A.Bryse on second, fourth - sixth medals, 411672 N.V.Watson on third medal (see note below). All named medals impressed. First group swing mounted very fi ne - good extremely fi ne, second group court mounted very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$1,500

Together with matching set of original miniature medals for both groups, ribbon bar and medal issue slip for fi rst medal group and medal issue slip for second group. This latter slip shows an entitlement to 1939-45 Star however her dossier is annotated '1939/45 Star wrongly assessed, should have been Pacifi c Star', hence the inclusion in her group, presumably by her, of a Pacifi c Star named to another person. This other person was 411672 Flying Offi cer Neville Verdun Watson, RAAF, Enl.24May1941 and Disch.19Jun1945 ex 1674 HCU Aldergrove. Also includes several b&w photos of Mrs Prytz (nee Bryse) in her various Royal Women's Hospital roles and colour photo of Dr Prytz's grave.

ED: CAG NO.105, 19/6/1947, p1633, to VX205 Maj. Arthur Eaton Prytz, Reserve of Offi cers.

MBE: New Year's Honours 1.1.1967 to Mavis Amy Prytz as President - Victoria Royal Women's Hospital.

Jubilee Medal 1977: entitlement confi rmed.

Arthur Eaton Prytz, dentist, born 13Oct1904 at Hawthorn, Victoria; Enl.14Nov1939 at Melbourne with Dental Service and allocated to 6 Div as Captain; Emb.14Apr1940 for Middle East and service in Palestine with various medical units; Appt Major 02May1941; RTA 17Mar1942; service at Katherine and Heidelberg military hospitals; Emb.03May1945 with 2/9 AGH for service in Morotai; RTA 22Feb1946; Disch.03Apr1946 ex AADC; to Reserve of Offi cers 04Apr1946; resumed dental practice at Collins Street, Melbourne; Married (second occasion) to Mavis Amy Bryse; Died 19May1975.

Mavis Amy Bryse, trained nurse, born 18Nov1912 at Prahran, Victoria; Enl.08Jan1940 in militia with AANS; service with various Australian military hospitals as Sister; 23Oct1942 to AIF; 23Mar1943 apptd Captain; 15Aug1945 operations in Netherlands East Indies with 2/12th AGH and deplaned Morotai; Emb.17Nov1945 from Balikpapan for Sydney; RTA 01Dec1945; Disch.15Apr1946 to Reserve of Offi cers; Died 23Jul1984 at Armadale, Victoria.

Mrs Mavis Prytz had a long and very committed association with the Victoria Royal Women's Hospital. She was on the Board of Management from 1952 to 1980. Her commitment to the auxiliaries was profound. She was a member of the Central Council of Auxiliaries for many years including two periods as President. She was also their Patroness and worked as Honorary Auxiliaries Organiser. In recognition of her service to the Victoria Royal Women's Hospital she was recognised with an MBE in 1967.

With extensive research.

3689 Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 1997 C.C.Whitmey on third and fourth medals. First two medals unnamed, last two medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$1,250

Together with Rats of Tobruk Association Medal, unoffi cial, engraved C.Whitmey.

Charles Clare Whitmey, Leading Stoker, born 25Jan1914 at London,UK; Enl.22May1934 Melbourne, Vic; Died 27Nov1941; Posting on death HMAS Parramatta; Disch. dead 27Nov1941.

434

Survived sinking of HMAS Parramattanorth of Bardia

3690* Group of Six to HMAS Parramatta survivor: 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star, - clasp - Burma; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Phillipines Liberation Medal. 23454. A.E.Myers. on fi rst fi ve medals, last medal unnamed as issued. All named medals impressed. Very fi ne.

$750

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

HMAS Parramatta was assigned to the Red Sea Force in July 1940, and arrived in Aden at the month's end. The sloop was later transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet. While in the Mediterranean, Parramatta was one of several warships used to supply and support the Allied forces besieged at Tobruk, and appropriately nicknamed the Tobruk Ferry Service. While operating off Tobruk on 24 June 1941, Parramatta, the British sloop HMS Auckland, and the petrol carrier Pass of Balmaha were attacked by over 70 dive bombers. The Australian warship shot down three aircraft during the engagement without receiving major damage, but Auckland was sunk. Parramatta later helped recover the 164 survivors.

On 25 Nov 1941, HMAS Parramatta and HMS Avon Vale left Alexandria escorting the ammunition ship Hanne on the run into Tobruk. Near to midnight on 26 November the ships were about 25 miles north of Bardia, in a 'pitch black dark raining night' when she was hit amidships by a single torpedo from U-559 under the command of Hans Heidtmann. This caused a catastrophic explosion inside her magazine that tore the ship apart. The damage was so signifi cant that the sloop's captain only had time to order 'abandon ship' before Parramatta rolled to starboard.

About 30 survivors, including two offi cers clung to a raft that fl oated between the debris. Of the 161 offi cers and crew and 12 British Marines on board, all were lost except 22 of the crew and one British Marine.

The sloop's wartime service was later recognised by the battle honour 'Libya 1941'.

AB A.E. Myers was in Director Control when the ship was torpedoed and as he 'hit the water' his watch stopped at 12.41am. With other survivors he climbed on to one of the propeller blades and sat there until a depth charge rolled loose over the side, at which time he swam to the French Float (used for mine-sweeping) that had been fl oating near the ship. Approaching on the horizon was the destroyer H.M. Avon Vale, as she moved closer he decided to swim to her. Adjacent to the ship and after several attempts to get him on board, he managed to catch the last lifebelt thrown and was pulled on board after 3 1/ 2 hours in the water.

With medal group photo and details.

3691* Group of Six: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. VX44851 J. Outhwaite. All medals impressed. Display court mounted, good extremely fi ne.

$200

John Outhwaite, labourer, born 03Jan1904 at Middlesborough, England; Enl.19Jul1940 at Caulfi eld, Victoria; service with 2/23 Bn in Middle East and Pacifi c including Buna; noted in 1944 transferred to 2/8 Hospital; Disch.21Jun1944 as Private, ex 2/8 AGH.

With service reords.

Taken POW at Ruin Ridge

3692* Group of Five to POW: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. WX3552 M. Miller. All medals impressed. Display court mounted, needs new tie down on fi rst medal, extremely fi ne.

$500

Together with original Australia title; RSL lapel badge (KC).

Malcolm Miller, motor driver, age 31, born at Leederville, WA; Enl.28May1940; Emb.03Jan1941 for Middle East; at Tobruk with 24th Anti Tank Regt and served throughout the siege with them; at El Alamein with 2/28 Bn and taken POW at Ruin Ridge on 27Jul1942; to Camp 82, Italy 31Aug1942; to Camp 29, Italy 30Sep1942; to Stalag 18A, Wolfsberg, Germany (POW No.6387) 08Mar1943; RTA 24Jul1945 at Sydney; admitted to 109th Hosp Perth 24Aug1945; Disch.03Sep1945 at Perth, WA.

With original box brownie style photo and full service fi le.

435

3693* Group of Eight: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Member) (type 2); Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, - clasp - Malaya; General Service Medal 1918-62 (GVIR), - clasp - Malaya; Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, - clasp - SW Pacifi c; Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei.Gratia). The fi rst two medals unnamed, 3714 T W Hewett on third and fourth medals, A31165 T.W.Hewett on fi fth and sixth medals, 3714 T.W.Hewett on seventh medal, A31165 T.W.Hewett on last medal. The fi fth and seventh medals pantographed, the other named medals impressed. Very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$1,500

Medal entitlement confi rmed. There is no entitlement to the 1939-45 Star because Thomas Hewett, who served on temporary duty in the Pacifi c Theatre from 15 -21 June 1945, was not serving in the Pacifi c Theatre on 2 September 1945, with service on this day being a requirement. He did however qualify for the ASM 1945-75 with clasp 'SW Pacifi c' as he served in the area between 3 September 1945 and 24 November 1946.

Thomas Wilson Hewett, born 17Aug1910 at Corowa, NSW; Enl.03Oct1938 at Richmond, NSW into Permanent Air Force; overseas service in South West Pacifi c Area 15Jun-27Jul1945, Philippines 12Sep-24Oct1945, Singapore 29Jun1950-02Apr1951; Disch.17Aug1965 as Warrant Offi cer Engineering ex HQs Support Command.

With research.

lot 3694

Captured in Java - POW - worked on Thai Railway

3694* Group of Seven to POW: British Empire Medal (EIIR); 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei Gratia) with Australia suspender; Commonwealth of Australia Meritorious Service Medal (EIIR Dei Gratia). 5/3173 Sgt. George J. Bonser. R.A.A.S.C. on fi rst medal, WX10361 G.J.Bonser on second to fi fth medals, 5/3173 Sgt. G.J.Bonser. A.M.F. on sixth medal, 53173 Sgt G.J.Bonser ARA on last medal. The fi rst fi ve medals impressed, the last two engraved. Swing mounted, contact marks, otherwise very fi ne - good very fi ne.

$2,000

Together with original Certifi cate of Discharge from AMF; photos.

BEM: CAG 36/58.

Citation: 'George Jospeh Bonser enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces for service overseas on 18th December, 1940. He served in the Middle East with the 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion, which was later transferred to the South West Pacifi c Area where, in Java on 9th March, 1942, he was captured by the Japanese. Whilst a prisoner of war, Segeant Bonser worked on the Thailand Railway and in a coalmine at Chama (sic, actually Ohama), Japan, and during that time he suffered from dysentery, malaria and beri beri.

After only three months of his release from the Japanese, Segeant Bonser applied to join the Permanent Military Forces. He was allotted for duty with the 5th Military District Echelon and Records, and with the rank of Corporal he was selected to accompany the German and Italian prisoners of war who were being returned to Europe.

On return to Australia, Sergeant Bonser in 1948 was posted to 103 General Transport Company, Royal Australian Army Service Corps, and later was posted to 3rd Division Column, Royal Australian Army Service Corps, on 9th August, 1950.

During the past seven years Sergeant Bonser has consistently displayed exemplary devotion to duty. As a senior clerk in a CMF division, his selfl ess diligence and attention to detail, in an appointment involving an abnormally high volume of work, set an excellent example to the young soldiers serving under him. In his present appointment as confi dential sergeant clerk in charge of offi cers' records and postings, his reliability, commonsense, and meticulous accuracy are quite outstanding.'

LS&GCM: CAG 29/59.

C of A MSM: CAG 105/63.

George Joseph Bonser, born 19Jan1917 at Claremont, Western Australia; Enl.18Dec1940 at Perth, Western Australia; Emb.09Sep1941 for Middle East; to MG Trg Bn at Palestine 21Oct1941; to 2/3rd MG Bn as machine gunner 18Dec1941; Emb.31Jan1942 from Suez for Batavia; MIA 07Mar1942 in Java; later reported as POW; recovered by Allies at Ohama, Japan 13Sep1945; reported that he was interned at Java to 04Jan1943, then to Thailand 25Jan1943 to 21Jun1944, then to Japan from 08Sep1944; Disemb.05Oct1945 at Sydney; 20Nov1945 to 110th Military Hospital, Perth; served as switchboard operator at HQ Signals, Perth from early 1946; 08Apr1946 graded as Clerk Group III with Permanent Military Forces; Emb.29Nov1947 as 103 POW and Internment Section Guard Corporal for German and Italian POWs repatriated to Germany; Disemb.30Dec1947 at Bremerhaven; Emb.12Mar1948 from England to Kure, Japan; to Perth 22Jun1948; served in various units; Disch.16Aug1974.

With research including original text for BEM and other relevant correspondence.

436

3695* Group of Six: 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Coronation Medal 1937; Effi ciency Medal (GVIR Indiae.Imp) with Australia suspender and two bars (GVIR crowns). NX109020 E.J.Burrowes on fi rst four medals, fi fth medal unnamed as issued, NX109020 (NP35814) WO1 E.J.L.Burrowes. A.I.F. on last medal. First four medals impressed, last medal engraved. Last two medals with many contact marks, otherwise fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$250

Together with Certifi cate of Discharge book from Permanent Military Forces; Certifi cate of Discharge from AIF; photos.

Coronation Medal 1937 to Gnr E.J.L.Burrowes, Coronation Contingent (Military Detachment) (confi rmed).

No record can be found of the Effi ciency Medal in Borrowes' service records other than in his personal data sheet completed by the attesting offi cer in 1948 which states Effi ciency Medal and Clasp.

Edward John Lewis Burrowes, motor driver, born 09Apr1911, at Sydney; served in Permanent Military Force 31Jan-14Jul1937; CMF from 12Jun1941 to 27Aug1942; AIF from 28Aug1942 to 18Mar1946 with active service of 974 days in Australia and 461 days outside Australia; Disch.19Mar1946 as WOI ex 52 Aust Composite Anti Aircraft Regt; Enl.11Feb1948; at this time he was a Parliamentary Attendant in NSW Legislative Assembly; he was a Qualifi ed Infantry Instructor; Disch.10Feb1960.

With research.

New Guinea Police Offi cer - Served with ANGAU2IC Rabaul War Crimes Compound

3696* Group of Five: 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei Gratia). NGX302 R.H.Hicks on fi rst four medals, Supt. R.Hicks on last medal. All medals impressed. Nearly extremely fi ne.

$400

Ronald Herbert Hicks, police offi cer at Lae, New Guinea Police Station, born 04May1903 at North Ryde, Sydney, NSW; noted as Warrant Offi cer, New Guinea Volunteer Rifl es; Enl.14Feb1942 at Port Moresby and appt Acting Lieutenant; 04Aug1942 Lieutenant with Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU); 02Feb1943 Royal Papuan Constabulary; 07Apr1943 Captain; 05Dec1944 Major; 26Jun1946 Supernumerary List (ANGAU); 28Jun1946 HQs 8th Military District as second-in-charge of Rabaul War Crimes Compound; 27Nov1947 to Reserve of Offi cers, 8th Military District; Died 29Dec1972.

With research.

3697 Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NX73375 S. T. Buck. All medals impressed. Display court mounted, very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$120

Sidney Thomas Buck, letter press printer, born 22Apr1920 at Sydney, NSW; Enl.29Nov1941 at Paddington, NSW and to Anti Aircraft Training Troop; to PNG Nov1942 with 2/2 Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery against Japanese; Disch.30May1946 as Gunner, ex 2/3 Corps A/A Regt.

With research from Neil Smith.

3698 Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NX171840 J. V. Merlino. All medals impressed. In box of issue with original tissue wrapping, uncirculated.

$120

Together with Japanese aged, small paper (nameplate) with metal backing and borders with safety pin attachment, the plate has Japanese characters and number 5402; also a Japanese Military Police armband with red Japanese characters (MP); and an old, small canvas patch with Japanese characters and number 11600.

John Vincent Merlino NX171840 (N49990) born 28Mar1939 at Leichhardt, NSW; Enl.23Jun1943 at 8 Aust Hvy AAWS, Port Kembla, NSW; pre war service with 14 Field Regiment; transferred to 83 AASLWS AEME; served almost a year in the Pacifi c landing at Oro Bay 19Oct1943 and leaving from Lae 11Jul1944; Disch.11Jun1946 as Craftsman, ex 83 AASLWS AEME.

3699 Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. The fi rst two medals unnamed as issued, 63843 G H Webb on last two medals. Both named medals impressed. Swing mounted, ribbons dirty, fi ne - very fi ne.

$120

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

Gordon Harold Webb, A51680 (63843), born 11Jul1924 at Singapore, Straits Settlements; Enl.07Apr1942 at Sydney, NSW; Disch.13Mar1946 as Leading Aircraftman, 4 CRD (Central Recovery Depot).

437

Pilot with Coastal Command and postwar rose to position of Judge of the Distrcit Court of Queensland

3700* Group of Five: 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. The fi rst two medals unnamed, 414949 B.M. McLoughlin on last three medals. All named medals impressed. Court mounted for wearing, contact marks on some medals, otherwise very fi ne.

$750

Entitled to Burma Star. Bernard stated that he was on the draft to fl y via Burma but was pulled off the plane at the last minute so when the Burma Star was issued to him he returned it. Irrespective of this, his RAAF Offi cer's Certifi cate of Service No.18512 dated 2nd April 1946 shows an entitlement to the 1939-45 Star, Burma Star and Italy Star.

Bernard Michael McLoughlin, clerk, born 22Jul1922 at Sandgate, Queensland; Enl.06Dec1941 in RAAF and 3rd Recruit Centre, Brisbane; after training in Australia Emb.29Jul1942 for Canada and EATS; to Sgt 9Dec1942; to Pilot Offi cer 30Dec1942; 03Apr1943 to England and then Ireland; to Flying Offi cer 30Jun1943; to 303rd Fighter Training Unit 29Jul1943; to North Africa 24Aug1943, 22nd Depot 01Sep1943, RAF Shallufa 27Sep1943, HQs North African Air Force 23Nov1943, RAAF 458Sqn 30Dec1943 as Pilot on Wellington aircraft in Coastal Command involved in bombing, mining and anti-submarine ops in the Mediterranean, North Africa and Italy, HQ Middle East Command 26Jan1945; RTA 14Oct1945; Disemb.04Nov1945 at Sydney; Disch.21Dec1945 on demobilization.

Bernard's brother, Sgt Cormack Terence McLoughlin, was also in 458Sqn. He was killed in a plane crash in Egypt on 02Aug1942 when an American aircraft landed on top of his aircraft as he was taking off. He is buried in the Tel El Kebir War Memorial Cemetery.

Bernard McLoughlin was educated at Marist Brothers College at Rosalie in Brisbane. He worked as a clerk with the Queensland Public Curator from 1938 to 1941 at which time he joined RAAF for war service. Post war he returned to his former employment and continued his university studies. In 1950 he was appointed to the staff of the Queensland Agent General in London, continuing his studies as an external student and after graduating was called to the Bar in 1950. He commenced private practice at the Bar in Queensland in 1951 specialising in insurance law. He was appointed Judge of the District Court of Queensland on 01Jan1968. He retired on 23Sep1987 and died on 10Jan2007.

Together with several photos including some of aircraft, 458Sqn group photos that include Bernard McLoughlin, copies of service records, full copy of Bernard's Flying Log Book, various other research and extracts from relevant books.

Completed 35 Sorties with Pathfi nder Force

3701* Group of Six: Distinguished Flying Cross (GRI); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. The fi rst medal with 1945 engraved on reverse of lower arm, the second and third medals unnamed as issued, 424583 R O George on fourth to sixth medals. All named medals impressed. The DFC in case of issue, the other medals swing mounted and displayed under glass in wooden frame, extremely fi ne.

$4,000

Together with original Navigator's embroidered brevet and photo in uniform.

DFC: LG 22/5/1945, p2625, posn 15; CAG 7/6/1945, p1263, pos 8.

Citation: 'Flight Lieutenant George has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.'

The award was presented to Flt Lt George by the Governor-General at Government House, Sydney, NSW on 09Aug1946.

Reginald Owen George, clerk, born 03Nov1922 at Sydney, NSW; Enl.15Sep1942 at No.2 Recruiting Centre, Sydney, NSW as Airman; at the time was a member of 1st Aust Army Tank Bn, enlisted 20Oct1941 and Disch.02Oct1942; Disch. as Airman 11Nov1943; Apptd Pilot Offi cer 12Nov1943; attachments RCAF, Canada, 25May-14Dec1943 and RAF, UK, 14Dec1943-12Sep1945; Apptd Flying Offi cer 12May1944; Emb.25May1943 for training under EATS; served with - 11Jan1944 9 (O) AFU, 29Feb1944 18OTU, 18May1944 11 Base, 14Jul1944 550 Sqn (Lancaster Bomber Sqn -15sorties), 17Sep1944 582 Sqn (Lancaster Bomber Pathfi nder Force - 35 sorties), 04Jun1945 11PDRC; RTA and 12Sep1945 2FD; Disch.28Sep1945. Reginald George had two brothers who served in WWII, Flt Lt Percy Alexander George RAAF and Pte Leslie Harold George AIF.

With extensive research.

438

3702 Trio: Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 115280. R.L.Hall. All medals impressed. Light hairlines, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$100

Reginald Leonard Hall, born 13Jun1913 at Hyde Park, South Australia; Enl.23Jul1942 at Adelaide, South Australia; served as Radio Operator, 105 Fighter Control Unit; Disch.21Jan1946 as Corporal.

3703 Trio: Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. First medal unnamed, N250362 H.W.C.Bullock on last two medals. Named medals impressed. Good very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$80

Halbert William Charles Bullock, born 22Feb1909; Enl.09Jun1941 at Ashfi eld, NSW; Disch.22Jun1945 ex Camp Staff Bathurst.

3704 Trio: War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, - clasp - PNG. 131808 R E Wright. All medals pantographed. The fi rst two in packet of issue, the last in case of issue, this with some foxing on lid lining, clasp still in packet and unattached to ribbon, uncirculated.

$120

Together with matching miniature medal for last medal, this also with clasp in packet and still unattached to ribbon.

Ronald Edward Wright, born 31Oct1924 at Belmore, NSW; Enl.09Mar1943 at Sydney into RAAF; Disch.01May1946 as LAC ex HQs North Command.

With copies of letters re late issue of medals.

3705 Groups and single: Pair: War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 109709 L M Gardiner.; Pair: War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 69853 Hawthorne M.T.; Single: Australia Service Medal 1939-45. N104520 L.H.Delroy. The second pair engraved, all other medals impressed. Two pairs and one single medal, the fi rst pair without ribbons, otherwise very fi ne.

$100

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

RAAF 109709 Lillian May Gardiner, born 14May1923 at Rockdale, NSW; Enl.08Jul1943 at Sydney, NSW; Disch.28Aug1945 as ACW, ex HQ Southern Command.

RAAF 69853 Mark Trevor Hawthorne, born 21Aug1917 at Wellington, NZ; Enl.08Sep1942 at Sydney, NSW; Disch.24Jul1946 as Cpl, ex 6 Stores Depot.

Army N104520 Leslie Bernard Delroy born 13Dec1902 at Boya, WA; Enl.23Sep1941 at Hay, NSW; Disch.15Jun1945 as Sgt, ex NSW Echelon Records.

3706* Pair: Korea Medal 1950-53; United Nations Korea Medal 1950-53. 2/124 H.A.Hind. Both medals impressed. Good very fi ne.

$400

Major Harrie Austin Hind, RAInfy Corps, born 06Jun1915 at Manly, NSW; served in Korea with 3RAR 05Feb-18Sep1952 and 15Oct1952-02Feb1953. During the Korean War, 3RAR casualties were 198 killed, 892 wounded and 38 missing in action.

3707* Trio: General Service Medal 1962, - two clasps - Borneo, Malaya Peninsula; Vietnam Medal 1964-73; South Vietnam Campaign Medal 1964-72, - clasp - 1960-. D.J.McCann R63997. The first two medals impressed, last medal engraved. Swing mounted, some hairlines, very fi ne.

$750

439

Together with United States Navy Unit Commendation (USNUC) as awarded to HMAS Perth and its crew. The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending HMAS PERTH (D38) for service as set forth in the following citation,

'For exceptionally meritorious service from 9 September 1967 to 5 April 1968 in the planning and execution of combat missions against enemy aggressor forces in direct support of Free World objectives. While operating as a unit of the US SEVENTH Fleet, HMAS PERTH delivered extensive, destructive naval gunfi re against enemy supply routes, coastal defense sites, troop concentrations, and fortifi ed positions in both North and South Vietnam. The prowess and teamwork displayed by the personnel of PERTH were uniformly characterised by personal valour, professional acumen, and individual initiative. Although often within the range of enemy coastal defense sites, PERTH quickly responded with skill and resourcefulness, silencing enemy batteries while maneuvering adroitly to avoid sustaining any damage or injury to herself. The tenacity, professionalism, and dedication demonstrated by the offi cers and men of PERTH refl ect great credit upon themselves and the Royal Australian Navy.'

David John McCann, born 24Feb1945 at Auburn, NSW; Entry to RAN 15Jan1965; Vietnam service - HMAS Duchess 27May-26Jun1965 and 20Sep-03Oct1965, HMAS Perth 02Sep1967-10Apr1968 and 14Sep1970-08Apr1971; other postings included Cerberus, Melville and Harman; Disch.04Aug1975 as Leading Seaman Radio Operator Special; Died 31Aug2014 at Wyong Hospital, NSW, at that time the NSW President of the Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia and earlier that year was National Vice President. His funeral was held at Ourimbah on 03Sep2014.

With extensive research.

3708* Group of Five: Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, - clasp - Vietnam (replica medal with blank reverse); Vietnam Medal 1964-73; Defence Force Service Medal with Bar; National Medal; South Vietnam Campaign Medal 1964-72, - clasp - 1960-. The fi rst medal unnamed, 43516 B.J.Cox on second, fourth and fi fth medals, 43516 Cox B.J. on third medal. The second and third medals impressed, the last two engraved. Nearly extremely fi ne.

$400

Together with Infantry Combat Badge.

Brian James Cox, born 11Mar1947 at Whyalla, Sth Aust; Enl. 02Mar1964 in Regular Army; served in Vietnam with 1 Transport Platoon RAASC 25May1966 - 11May1967; Disch.14Mar1985.

With limited research.

A Member of NSW Contingent to

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in England

3709* Trio: Jubilee Medal 1897, in bronze; Commonwealth of Australia Meritorious Service Medal (EVIIR); Colonial Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR). The fi rst medal unnamed as issued, No 40 Sergeant. E. Smith. R.A.E. on second medal, No 40 Corporal E. Smith R.A.Engrs 2nd Military District. The second medal with rank offi cially corrected, both named medals engraved. Nicely toned, the last two medals with uneven toning on reverse due to removal of double sided tape, otherwise nearly extremely fi ne and a rare group.

$2,000

MSM: CAG No.195, 19/12/1918, p2372, to 40 Sgt E. Smith, R. Aust. Engrs. 5th M.D.

LS&GC: CAG No 3, 13/1/1912, p37, to 40 Cpl E. Smith R.Aust.Engrs, 2nd M.D.

On roll for NSW Contingent attending Diamond Jubilee Celebrations is Spr E. Smith, Corps of Engineers, who was in England at the time undergoing training.

440

3710* Pair to prominent South Australian: Colonial Auxiliary Forces Offi cer's Decoration (EVIIR); Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (EVIIR). Lieut. E.F. Feuerheerdt. 16th A.L.H. Regiment on fi rst medal, Lieut. E.F. Feuerheerdt. 16th A.L.H. on second medal. Both medals engraved.

$3,500

Together with cases for both, the fi rst marked for maker, 'R & S Garrard & Co'; Masonic Knights Templar Knight's Cross breast jewel in 9ct gold (approx 6.5g) by Suhard & Co; large b&w studio photo in full Light Horse uniform, under glass in wooden frame (approx 57x78cm), together with a computer print and four smaller size glossy photos of the same; book titled, 1878 - 1978 A History of "The Bakers Range Settlement" Lucindale Centenary.

CAFOD: CAG No.20 13 Apr 1907, p699.

CAFLSM: CAG No.6 27 Jan 1906, p105.

lot 3710

Emil Friedrich Feuerheerdt, born Adelaide 27June 1864, the oldest of fi ve brothers, his parents migrated from Germany and his father ran Crower Station, a sheep property at Lucindale, South Australia; this station, later under the control of Emil, introduced Romney Marsh sheep from New Zealand to the area and thus made the name Lucindale known internationally; 29Apr1885 at age 21 enrolled in South Australia into Rifl e Volunteer Force (RVF) - Glen Osmond & Fullarton Coy; 13Jun1888 promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant, Gazetted 21/6/88; 15Jun1892 Lieutenant - Volunteer Militia Reserve Force (VMRF) - resigned; 29Nov1909 Captain 16th ALH Regt, 4 Sqn at Naracoorte; Jan 1914 Major 4th MD - 22nd Light Horse (South Australian Mounted Rifl es) at Narracoorte; Major (Honorary Lt-Colonel) E.F. Feuerheerdt, V.D. transferred (temporarily) from the Retired List vice Captain H.M. Parsons seconded for duty with the Australian Imperial Force - Commonwealth Gazette No.20 13/3/1915, p393.

Emil Feuerheerdt never married and had no children. He was renowned in his local area as having an extensive knowledge of scientifi c, horticultural and fl oricultural matters and was a well known breeder of Romney Marsh sheep. He was Chairman of the District Council Lucindale 1907-1915. He was also Chairman of the local branch of the Agricultural Bureau as well as holding positions with various other groups during his life and was a member of the Narracoorte Masonic Lodge. He was offered the command of a Transport in WWI - 1914 but declined as he was too sick. Lt-Colonel Emil Feuerheerdt died at Adelaide on 19 August 1915 at age 51. He had no overseas service.

The book, A History of "The Bakers Range Settlement" that accompanies the lot has full details of the history of Crower Station. At its peak this station was shearing 40,000 sheep annually and it was the Feuerheerdt brothers who introduced the fi rst shearing machinery to the district. Under its principal, Emil Feuerheerdt, the Crower Romney Marsh Stud was registered being only the second stud to be registered in Australia. In 1919 Crower Station and its stately nine roomed, double story homestead was purchased by John McInnes. There are photos in the book of Emil Feuerheerdt as a member of the District Council of Lucindale in 1902-1903 and again in 1913, and also he is listed as Chairman of the Council 1907-1915.

With research.

441

3711* Pair: Victoria Volunteer Long and Effi cient Service Medal, Type 1, 1881-1893; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, (VRI). HY. Morffew L. Corporal "B" Coy 1st Batt. Vict. Rifl es on fi rst medal, Gr. H. Morffew, Vict. Military Forces on second medal. First medal impressed, second medal engraved. Display mounted and in presentation case, extremely fi ne.

$2,400

Together with photo of recipient in uniform.

OTHER COUNTRIES

3712* Group of Five: 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45 in silver; War Medal 1939-45; Canadian Forces Decoration (GVIR) with Canada suspender and with Bar (10 years additional service). All medals unnamed, Sgt. M.E.A.Blackler on reverse of Canada suspender. The named medal impressed. Very fi ne.

$120

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

With medal group photo and details.

3713* Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 3 reverse). Capt: & Q:Mr: J.G.Dalrymple, 1/Rgt:10/N.Z.C. Engraved. Hairlines, otherwise good very fi ne.

$200

John George Wemyss Dalrymple, engineer from Masterton, on Regimental Staff of North Island Regt, Emb.14Apr1902 on Drayton George with Tenth Contingent.

442

3714* Air Force Cross, (GVIR) (GRI reverse), in case of issue. 1945 on reverse of bottom arm. Engraved. Extremely fi ne.

$2,500

Together with photocopies of various documents including letter of invitation dated 16 September 1975 to Investiture at Government House, New Zealand, addressed to Sqd. Ldr. H.A. Nash MVO, AFC; photo and newspaper clipping relating to investiture; telegrams of congratulations (3).

AFC: Supplement to LG 21/5/1957, p 3018.

Citation: 'A thoroughly effi cient and sound captain of transport aircraft with a particularly high sense of duty and a fi ne record of reliability. Flight Lieutenant Nash has over 3,500 hours to his credit, including 970 hours in the last nine months, and 400 hours between 1st April and 31st June, 1944. Joining the Royal Air Force as an aircraft apprentice in 1925, he was mustered in a technical trade but later qualifi ed as a pilot, and served in India and Egypt. In Britain he reverted to his basic trade and in 1939 was seconded to the Royal New Zealand Air Force for engineering duties in 1941, being commissioned that year, and after serving with a bomber reconnaissance squadron, became chief instructor on Walrus fl ying boats of the Seaplane Training Flight. An outstanding rescue was effected by Flight Lieutenant Nash in September, 1943, when he landed in the open sea to pick up four members of the crew of an aircraft that had been forced down. Due to the excessive load and rough seas, he was unable to take off after fi ve attempts, and so taxied 38 miles to the lee of an island where he fi nally took off after fi ve hours on the water. Throughout his career, Flight Lieutenant Nash has displayed similar qualities of devotion to duty and loyalty to the Service.'

Squadron Leader H.A. Nash was on loan to the RNZAF attached to 40 Squadron during WWII when he was awarded the Air Force Cross in 1945. Before it could be issued to him he was transferred back to England. Arrangements were made to present the medal to him in 1949 as King George VI was scheduled to make a Royal Tour and Sqd Ldr Nash was to be the King's pilot. Unfortunately, the King was ill and the tour cancelled. About that time Nash decided to retire from the RAF and return to New Zealand with his family as his two daughters had been born there. During a reunion of the General Reconnaissance Squadron that Nash attended, Sir Denis Blundell, the NZ Governor-General was also attending and heard of his plight. In due course, Sir Denis made the arrangements for the award to be presented by himself to Sqd Ldr Nash in 1975. Much overdue, it complimented the Royal Victorian Order (5th Class) that was awarded to Sqd Ldr Nash in the New Year Honour's list of 1952 in recognition of his service as King's pilot.

With research.

3715 New Zealand Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with bar; also New Zealand Long and Effi cient Service Medal. The fi rst medal unnamed, the second medal impressed SPECIMEN on edge. Extremely fi ne. (2)

$50

3716* New Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. No 789 Const. Edward M. Johnson, N.Z. Police (1911). Engraved. Nearly very fi ne.

$150

With research.

Auckland Rhodes Scholar - WIA Gallipoli

3717* Group of Four: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Coronation Medal 1953. 3/1201 Pte. A.B.Taylor. N.Z.E.F. on fi rst three medals, last medal unnamed as issued. All named medals impressed. Very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$500

443

Together with swing mounted matching WWI trio of original miniatures and riband bar.

Albert Booth Taylor, student, born 05Jun1895 at Manchester, England; Enl.24Sep1915 as 3/1201 Pte in Medical Corps while living at Morningside, Auckland; previous service of four years with Senior Cadets at Auckland Grammar School; WIA at Gallipoli; Disch.11Oct1918.

Albert Booth Taylor was a colleague of J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings) at Oxford University studying English, graduating as a Rhodes Scholar in English language and literature. In 1920-21 he lectured in the same subject at Leeds and again in 1921-25 was lecturer at Armstrong College, Durham. From 1926-1957 he held the chair of English at the University of Tasmania and was appointed Professor Emeritus. His major work of scholarship was An Introduction to Medieval Romance - a survey of the main themes and characteristic styles of poetry in England and Europe.

With newspaper cutting re Pte Taylor, Auckland Rhodes Scholar.

3718* Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2/2515 Bdr. E.W.H.Prebble N.Z.E.F. All medals impressed. Contact marks, fi ne.

$200

Together with NZ Returned Soldiers lapel badge (KC).

Edward Walter Henry Prebble, clerk, born 14May1896 at Prebbleton, NZ; Enl.23Aug1915; Emb.13Nov1915 with 8th Reinf. NZ F Arty; WIA 17Oct1916 GSW leg, France; invalided to NZ 13Jan1917; Disch.18May1917 Medically Unfi t; Died 07Mar1964.

Edward Prebble's ancestors, the Prebble brothers, settled the local district in 1855 and the village of Prebbleton, 11km southwest of Christchurch, is one of the oldest in New Zealand.

USA Distinguished Flying Cross to RNZAF Pilot for

Heroism at Guadalcanal

3719* Group of Five with USA DFC: 1939-45 Star; Pacifi c Star; War Medal 1939-45; New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45; USA Distinguished Flying Cross. Flt. Lieut. W.R.B Watson R.N.Z.A.F. on fi rst four medals, Flt. Lieut. W.R.B Watson Royal New Zealand Air Force on last medal. First four medals impressed in small font, the last chisel engraved. Swing mounted, good very fi ne.

$1,200

US DFC: Supplement to LG 13/8/1943, p3632NZ Gazette No.67, 3/8/1944.

Citation: 'For heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial fl ight as Flight Commander of the RNZAF Squadron, serving under Command of Marine Aircraft Group FOURTEEN, First Marine Aircraft Wing, in combat against enemy Japanese forces at Guadalcanal from January 3 to 18, 1943. With great foresight and skill, Flight Lieutenant Watson consistently carried out the many and varied patrols assigned to him. On January 11 he led the fi rst night bombing raid on Munda to be made by his Squadron and in spite of heavy anti-aircraft fi re and a bad weather front, successfully bombed the runway of that vital Japanese airport. A few days later, while following hostile surface craft, he was attacked by a fl ight of Zeros but by his excellent airmanship and cool courage, he fi nally escaped. His outstanding leadership and unyielding devotion to duty were an inspiration to his squadron and contributed in great measure to the success of our forces in that area.'

For the President Frank Knox Secretary of the Navy.

This was the fi rst of its kind to be awarded to a New Zealander in the South Pacifi c Campaign. The award was presented to Flt Lt Watson by Captain S.D. Jupp, senior United States naval offi cer in New Zealand in a ceremony at a local air station.

Flt Lt Watson was born in Auckland and educated at the Wanganui College and Pembroke College, Cambridge University. At Cambridge he graduated a master of arts and with honours in law. He was admitted as an English barrister in 1934.

With 1965 dated and typed letter from NZ Ministry of Defence and typed citation for DFC and copy of London Gazette and NZ newspaper article details.

3720 Austria, War Medal 1873; Medal for Military Merit 'Signum Laudis' on peacetime ribbon; Diamond Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces 1908. In a purpose made Austrian medal case, a few tone spots but virtually uncirculated. (3)

$150

444

3721* Belgium, Order of the Crown Commander's breast badge 3rd Class, WWI - WWII period. No ribbon, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$100

3722 Belgium, Labour Decoration 1st Class. Uncirculated.

$50

3723 France, Order of Agricultural Merit, Chevalier; Order of Academic Palms, Knight; Croix de Guerre 1914-18; Medal of Recognition (de la Reconnaissance) WWI; Medal of the French Society for the Aid of Wounded Military, inscribed to Juliette Duthil; Battle of the Somme 'Ceux de la Somme' Veterans Association Commemorative Medal. Display mounted on board using double sided tape, very fi ne - extremely fi ne. (6)

$120

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

3724* France, Medaille Militaire, 1870 type for 3rd Republic 1870-1940. Back of ribbon with tape residue, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$100

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

3725 France, Trio: Croix de Guerre 1914-18 with bronze star emblem; Inter Allied Victory Medal 1914-18; Commemorative War Medal 1914-18. Mounted in small frame, ribbons damaged, medals cleaned, fi ne.

$50

3726 France, Medaille Des Evades with French mint marks; Medaille Des Services Volontaires dans France Libre with hallmarked reverse; Medaille De La Resistance; Croix De La Liberation hallmarked on lower edge; Medaille De La France Liberee with French hallmarks on reverse; Republique Francaise Guerre 1939-45 - two silver clasps - Norvege and Liberation, medal with hallmark. Six medals, all early, original strikings, extremely fi ne.

$250

3727 Germany, Brunswick War Merit Cross First Class, 1914, in bronze, pin back. With unoffi cial case, toned uncirculated.

$150

445

3728* Germany, Oldenburg, The House and Merit Order of Duke Peter Frederick Louis, Offi cer's Cross with Swords, in silver gilt and enamels, (approx 44x44mm), marked B. Knauer under the pin. Extremely fi ne and very scarce.

$1,500

3729* Germany, WWI Trio: Iron Cross 2nd Class; Bavarian Merit Cross with Swords; Cross of Honour 1914 with Swords and with swords emblem on ribbon. Swing mounted German style, very fi ne.

$150

3730 Germany, Third Reich, Mother's Cross in bronze. Extremely fi ne.

$50

3731* Germany, Federal Republic, Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit. Display mounted on board, extremely fi ne.

$200

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

3732* Greece, Order of the Redeemer Knight's Cross, in silver, gilt and enamel (34x55mm). Small enamel loss on back corner of one arm, otherwise good very fi ne.

$150

3733* Japan, Order of the Rising Sun 6th Class, cWWI. In lacquer case of issue with lapel rosette, ribbon damaged, slight enamel chipping at suspender, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$100

3734 Japan, Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class. No ribbon, fi ne.

$50

3735 Kuwait, Liberation Medal 1991 4th Grade and riband bar. In set boxes of issue, uncirculated. (25)

$230

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3736* Latvia, Cross of Merit of the Civil Guard, instituted 1919. No ribbon, reverse lacquered, otherwise very fi ne and scarce.

$150

3737 Malaysia, Pingat Peringatan Medal (2), one in silver and another in bronze (scarce); General Service Medal. Display mounted on board, uncirculated. (3)

$180

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

3738* Poland, Order of Polonia Restituta 3rd Class. Tape residue on ribbon, otherwise nearly extremely fi ne.

$70

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

3739* Portugal, Order of Aviz Knight's breast badge (Military), WWI period. Uncirculated.

$100

3740 Romania, Order of the Star of Romania, Commander's neck badge (Military); another, Knight's breast badge (Civil); Cross for Military Virtue 2nd Class (2). Display mounted on board using double sided tape, some small enamel loss on badges, otherwise very fi ne. (4)

$300

Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

3741* Russia, Pacifi cation of Hungary and Transylvania Medal 1849 in silver. No ribbon, otherwise very fi ne.

$180

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3742* Russia, USSR, Group of Six: Jubilee Medal for 20th Year Anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War 1945-1965; Jubilee Medal for 50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR 1918-1968; Jubilee Medal for 60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR 1918-1978; Medals for Irreproachable Service in the Armed Forces, 20 Years, 15 Years, 10 Years, all with reverse type as awarded by Ministry of Defence. Swing mounted Russian style, very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$60

3743 Russia, USSR, Order of the Red Star, Monetny Dvor type 2 without screw post base and hand engraved serial number 3416669; Jubilee Medal of 100th Anniversary of Lenin's Birth with completed card of issue 'For Military Valour'; Medal for a Veteran of Labor (2); also a Lenin commemorative ruble 1970 and an Indian States bronze paisa. Fine - good very fi ne. (6)

$80

3744 Serbia, Medal for Military Virtues in gilt bronze. Extremely fi ne.

$50

3745 USA, Group of Six: Purple Heart; Vietnam Service Medal; South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; South Vietnam Star; State of New Jersey Medal for Meritorious Service; State of New Jersey Medal for Military Service in the Southeast Asia Theater of Operations. Very fi ne - extremely fi ne.

$150

Together with dog tags; a Purple Heart lapel badge; and a purple windproof bomber jacket in excellent condition, with the name Fred on the chest and stitched with 17 Vietnam 1960s-70s period patriotic patches such as First Cav 1965-71 Vietnam, Take no Prisoners, If You Haven't Been There Shut Your Mouth, Survivor Tet Offensive, Vietnam Hunting Club and I'll Forgive Jane Fonda When The Jews Forgive Hitler.

USA Vietnam period group attributed to Frederick Womack service number 089307018.

3746 World medals, Interallied Victory Medals WWI, issues for Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, South Africa, USA with clasps for France and St. Mihiel; also USA Victory Medal WWII. 18672 Pte D.Bartley. E. York R. on third medal, Dvr. S.Bulwer. C.A.H.T.C. on sixth medal, other medals unnamed as issued. Named medals impressed. Fine - very fi ne. (8)

$150 3747 World medals, Philippines Liberation Medal WWII; Russia (USSR), Medal for Combat Service in silver, No.3067905 on reverse; South Vietnam Military Merit Medal (Type 2 for 1955 and period). Three single medals, all unnamed, the fi rst a replica and the rest originals, very fi ne.

$80

MILITARIA

Historical Previously Unseen Photographic and Notebook Collection of Anzacs in Armoured Cars in

Russia and the Middle East

3748* Anzacs in armoured cars collection, WWI, features the Australians and New Zealanders who signed up with Locker-Lampson's armoured cars in Russia and then onto the Middle East with Dunsterforce, includes 727 individual photos (in eight albums) and even with some original negatives, detailing the complete Locker-Lampson and Dunsterforce story as told through the eyes of Captain Lefroy DSC and is accompanied with his fi eld notebook (containing a huge amount of information and orders) along with the record of all the vehicles (including chassis and engine numbers) written in 1918 in Iraq (no record of these chassis numbers has existed to date). These truly stunning and clear photos follow the whole war with the Armoured Cars in Russia and Mesopotamia. To our knowledge nothing like this has ever surfaced, let alone to an Anzac. Fine - extremely fi ne and of the utmost historical importance, an extremely rare collection. (lot)

$15,000

A detailed list of the collection is as follows,

1. 95 photos in a small brown album.

2. 114 photos in a large thin album.

3. 46 photos in a large green album.

4. 88 photos in a thick brown album.

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5. 96 photos in a small green album.

6. 96 photos in a thick green album.

7. 79 photos in a thick brown album.

8. 113 photos in a very large brown album.

9. Kodak book of negatives in 100 sleeves (fi lled with many multiples in each sleeve). Little time has been spent with the negatives as they are in perfect order and therefore wanted to avoid exposing them to light for any long period of time. Negatives are large format measuring 118x70mm.

10. Field service pocket book inscribed 'F. Lefroy Capt.' (290 printed pages).

11. Army Book 14. Ready Reckoner for fi eld rations inscribed 'Capt. F. Lefroy'.

12. Booklet with very neat writing giving registration vehicle numbers, engine numbers of armoured cars and support vehicles (multiple lists) - suggest this would be of the highest importance to vehicle collectors. This was written in G Camp, Makina in 1918 (Basrah, Iraq).

13. A fi eld message note book with all pages containing messages from page 5, dated 24th July 1917 to page 121, dated 5th August 1917. Very comprehensive and many of the hand-written orders are signed by Captain Lefroy, Captain Hanna and various offi cers.

14. Original Travel Orders issued to Capt. F. Lefroy confi rming service with Locker-Lampson and giving details of his return to Australia in July 1919.

As a result of this collection, it has been possible to piece together the following information about some truly amazing Australian and New Zealand men who not only participated, but commanded various key positions as offi cers in the unit. Their story is told through these photos.

Captain Francis Charles Bruce Lefroy (born, Western Australia and was the son of Premier Sir H. Lefroy KCMG). Captain Lefroy was the transport offi cer and Brigade Quartermaster whilst serving with Locker-Lampson's Armoured Cars in Russia and Dunsterforce in Mesopotamia, earning him the high award of a Distinguished Service Cross in Russia.

Captain Samuel Jackson Hanna (Auckland, New Zealand). Captain Hanna served as the Adjutant with Locker-Lampson's Armoured Cars in Russia and with Dunsterforce in Mesopotamia. Both Captain Lefroy and Captain Hanna were credited as the heart of operations and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for leadership. Captain Hanna was also further awarded the Russian Order of St. Anne and his medals are on display at the Army Museum, Waiouru.

Captain Patrick Richard Stewart Walford (Western Australian, brother-in-law to Premier Lefroy). Initially enlisted as number 224 with the 10th Light Horse AIF and was sent to Gallipoli from where he was evacuated due to wounds (bomb blast). It is in England where Walford, Sholl and Crossing appear to have been recruited by Captain Lefroy and Captain Gawler. Captain Walford went on to serve with Locker-Lampson's Armoured Cars in Russia and Dunsterforce in Mesopotamia. DNW auction house sold the medal group to Captain Walford's driver (Sgt Spencer). The Following extract from Sgt Spencer's diary tells an amazing part of Captain Walfords story, 'At once Sub. Lieutenant Walford swooped out with his car to the rescue, drawing Maxim after Maxim of the enemy as he advanced. He won the fl ats and got within 40 yards of where the Russian car lay up to the axles against the barbed wire, and searched the trenches near him again and again. But the impact of accumulated metal was terrifi c. It failed, indeed, to pierce the armour, but shattered the bare thought of a continuous frontal attack. In fact, the enemy bullets sprayed against the driver's shield in such numbers that, although harmless in themselves, they threw off nickel splashes in a sort of mist which obscured the driver's view. Walford got the car to reverse and fi red uninterruptedly with excellent effect until his car, too, foundered in the mud. Still he stuck to it, keeping the Bulgarians near him deep in their trenches and picking off those who exposed themselves, until a lucky enemy shot ripped up the casing of his Maxim and put it out of action. The feat of extricating the car was prodigious, but she struggled forth after two of her crew had been wounded. As for Walford and the driver, their faces a bleeding rash from the minute pinpoints of nickel fl ung off by the striking bullets.'

Captain Geoffrey Noel Gawler (Western Australian). Captain Gawler served with Locker-Lampson's Armoured Cars in Russia and Dunsterforce in Mesopotamia. Captain Gawler was awarded the Military Cross. No direct citation appears for his MC apart from the following, recorded as a MID (possibly upgraded). 'An Australian offi cer and the youngest in the Force. He has seen service in Persia, Roumania and Russia and fought gallantly with the cars during the retreat. When his car was lost in action in Galicia he took a rifl e and rallied the Russian troops in the trenches for two hours.'

Captain Walter Leonard Crossing (Western Australian). Captain Crossing enlisted as number 767 with the 11th Battalion AIF and was evacuated due to wounds received in the initial landing at Gallipoli. It is in England where Crossing, Sholl and Walford appear to have been recruited by Captain Lefroy and Captain Gawler. Captain Crossing served with Locker-Lampson's Armoured Cars in Russia and Dunsterforce in Mesopotamia. It was during this service that he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Service Cross and the Russian Order of St. George. A truly amazing group of awards.

Captain Guy Trevarton Sholl (Western Australian). Captain Sholl enlisted as number 135 in the 10th Light Horse AIF and was evacuated from Gallipoli to England with Enteric Fever. It is in England where Sholl, Crossing and Walford appear to have been recruited by Captain Lefroy and Captain Gawler. Captain Sholl served with Locker-Lampson's Armoured Cars in Russia and Dunsterforce in Mesopotamia. Captain Sholl was also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in Russia.

Lieutenant Clive Benson Hull (Auckland, New Zealand). Very little information appears on Lieutenant Hull's service and it was only due to a mention in the Auckland Weekly News magazine (about Captain Hanna) that it was realised that another New Zealander served in the unit. It appears that he was married in Western Australia in 1937, suggesting a very strong bond between all of these Anzacs.

3749 Australia, King's Silver War badge, reverse numbered A69715; Female Relative badge WWII with three stars, reverse numbered A133493; Returned from Active Service badges, WWI (AIF), WWII (KC) (2, A849 and AF9585), post WWII (QC); Merchant Navy MN Australia badge; Australian Legion badge; RSL League badges (4, one two fi gures and 3 three fi gures); Air Force Association badges (KC) (2 different); RAAF sweetheart brooches (KC) (2); Boer War, Good Luck to Australian Bushmens Corps medalet in bronze. Very good - good very fi ne. (17)

$100

3750 Australia, Volunteered for Active Service Medically Unfi t badge, silvered bronze, reverse impressed 20616; Austria, Medal for Bravery in Bronze (4th Class), no ribbon; USA Pilot's badge in sterling silver; Scottish Clan Gregor pin-back lapel brooch in silver. Fine - very fi ne. (4)

$100

3751 Australia, Nearest Female Relatives' badge, WWI (AIF) (2, one without bar and one with one bar) both by Stokes; Female Relative badge, (WWII) (8) all with one star, one by Amor, the rest by G & E Rodd. Very fi ne. (10)

$80

3752* Australia, WWII, Female Relative's badge one star, reverse numbered N3369, scarce Navy issue. Very fi ne.

$70

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3753* Tribute medal, 1911-25, a plain disc in 9ct gold with rope border (35mm; 9.2g), with suspension loop, obverse, inscribed in four lines, 'Mercantile Marine/H.M. Royal Navy/H.M. Submarines/1911-1925', and above is engraved an Australian Rising Sun badge, reverse, engraved with a version of a Naval badge within a wreath. Some hairlines, otherwise good extremely fi ne.

$160

3754* Royal Flying Corps, sweetheart brooch in enamel and 14ct gold (5.1g). Extremely fi ne.

$150

3755* Tank Corps sweetheart badge, (KC), in enamel and 15ct gold (23mm; 1.9g). Brooch pin missing, otherwise good very fi ne.

$60

3756* Australia Rising Sun sweetheart brooch, in 9ct gold (2.7g) features dark button style with gold edge and handcrafted Rising Sun hat badge design in centre. Very fi ne.

$80

3757* Australia, Victorian Constabulary (QVC), c1870, hat badge in silver (74mm x 66mm). Extremely fi ne.

$650

3758* New South Wales Military Forces, helmet plate, QVC 1881-1901 pattern, in bronze (105mm) (Grebert p78). Very fi ne.

$200

450

part

3759* 5th Regiment NSW Scottish Rifl es, piper's plaid brooch in white metal (10cm), 1886-1896; another, belt buckle in nickel brass, 1886-1896; another, a shoulder belt brooch (8x10cm) in nickel brass and with cast lead central badge; other various sized NSW Scottish diamond-shaped epaulette badges mostly in nickel (14); also a piece inscribed 'Waist Buckle', parts missing. Fine - very fi ne. (18)

$200

3760 Australian Rifl e Regiment, ARR metal shoulder title badge, 1900-12. Fine.

$50

3761 NSW 2nd Infantry Regiment, 2 INF metal shoulder title pair (4 pieces), 1900-12; cigarette cards for 2nd Aust Infy (3, two different). Very fi ne. (7)

$50

part

3762* 4th Australian Infantry Regiment, 4AIR metal shoulder title badge pair, 1900-12. Very fi ne. (2)

$150

3763 NSW Defence Forces Staff hat badge, 1900-12, in brass (46mm) (KC); Military Forces NSW buttons (QVC) (6); 1 INF title (2 pieces); cigarette card for 1st Aust Infantry Reg. Fine - very fi ne. (9)

$100

3764* Australia, WWI, German Concentration Camp, Guard's hat badge, bi-metal, brass crown, nickel letters (46x48mm). Very fi ne and rare.

$500

3765* The St George Regiment, 45th Infantry Battalion, offi cer's collar badge (right facing), only worn 1940-42, also lapel badge (left facing), both in brass and enamel. The fi rst very scarce, cleaned, very fi ne. (2)

$150

3766 Royal Australian Infantry Corps, bullion embroidered badge (QC) (85mm) on black backing, professionally mounted on blue felt backing in timber frame. Extremely fi ne.

$50 Ex Kevin Foster Collection.

3767* Naval Auxiliary Patrol hat badge, WWII, in gilt bronze. Nearly very fi ne and scarce.

$100

The Naval Auxiliary Patrol (NAP) was established as a voluntary group on 12 June 1941. From 19 Dec 1941 it assumed responsibility from the RANR for the patrol of the Brisbane River which was divided into 10 separate patrol areas.

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3768 Royal Navy badges, Petty Offi cer hat badges (2, one in bullion (QC) another in bronze (KC)); Petty Offi cer rank badge in bullion (QC); Survey Recorder Able Rate bullion badge; Leading Seaman shoulder slides for No.2 uniform (2); Royal Navy bullion blazer badge. The bronze badge missing one lug, otherwise very fi ne. ((7)

$50

3769 R.M.S. Orvieto lapel brooch, in enamel and gilt. Very fi ne.

$50

The Orvieto was requisitioned as a troop transport by the Australian Government. She was a part of the fi rst convoy to leave Australia in November 1914 and carried on board offi cers and men of the AIF including Major General W.T. Bridges and his staff and offi cial war correspondent C.E. Bean. When she reached Colombo she also took on board some prisoners from the SMS Emden that had earlier been sunk by HMAS Sydney, one of the convoy escorts. With research.

3770 The Royal Life Saving Society, The Award of Merit medal in silver, reverse inscribed 'F.C. Gazzard 8.4.15'. Dark toned, very fi ne.

$50

Trumpeter F.C. Gazzard, 11th (Coorangamite) Australian Light Horse as at 01May1904. Together with partial nominal roll.

3771* King George III, universal pattern small size offi cer's military gorget in brass, with fully rolled edge, engraved with Royal cypher. Very fi ne.

$300

3772 Great Britain, 17th Lancers helmet plate, in bronze (QVC). Dark chocolate brown toning, very fi ne.

$80

3773 Great Britain, mainly metal hat badges, some noted Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (3 different including a helmet badge), Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Lincolnshire Regt, Royal Irish Rifl es (QVC), others including RAAF Airman's hat badge (WWII) and Notts and Derby brass shoulder title; a selection of various sized military and civilian metal buttons (26) some uncirculated and two metal rank pips. Mostly fi ne - uncirculated. (38)

$80

3774* Russia, Imperial Military Medical Academy badge with screw back, one part construction in bronze (45x60mm). Screw on piece missing from back suspension screw, otherwise good fi ne and scarce.

$300

3775 British Red Cross Society armband, with stamp of the society and written date, '2.9.14', at one side of red cross and on the other side is stamp for Army Medical Service and with stamped date, '14 Feb 19??', and impressed number '19079', complete with securing metal buckle; Australian Army Medical Corps hat badge and collar badges (10, enamel [1], brass [3], oxidized bronze [6]), all KC issues; British Red Cross Society First-Aid Manual No.1, eighth edition, by St. J.D. Buxton, 1939, hard cover, 340pp; British Red Cross Society Nursing Manual No.2, fi fth edition, by Hester C. Parsons, 1939, hard cover, 298pp; A Hospital at War, The 2/4 Australian General Hospital 1940-1945 by Rupert Goodman, 1983 fi rst edition, hard cover, 208pp, inside cover inscribed, 'Presented to/Sir Victor Windeyer,/A gallant soldier of Tobruk/and/A great Australian/by/the 2/4 Australian General/Hospital Association./(signed) Rupert Goodman/(ex 2/4 AGH)/Author/World Reunion Rats of Tobruk/Gosford. 10 April 1983. ' Fine - very fi ne. (15)

$100

3776 Australia, colour patches, chevrons and rank badges, mostly WWII and after, also a large assortment of buttons, these mostly Edward VII or Queensland issues of various sizes. Some damaged, overall good - very fi ne. (lot)

$100

452

part

3777* The Waratahs South Coast Route March 1915, colour patch and two smaller colour patches of the Australian fl ag and a single four leaf clover, together with three postcards from Kiama at the time, one used and two unused, also a brief outline of the march and a list of those marchers who gathered at Shoalhaven. Very fi ne and scarce. (lot)

$100

On November 25, 1915 men from Nowra and places south began entering camp at the Nowra Showground as they were to take part in the Waratahs 'Cooee' recruiting march to Sydney. On December 18, 1915 the 116 strong South Coast Waratahs concluded their 'Cooee' march from Nowra to Sydney when they made their patriotic entry in rain and mud. They were welcomed by the Premier, Hon. W. A. Holman MLA and then left for the Liverpool Camp for training and overseas service.

3778 AIF Covered with Glory pennant, in red with yellow text and trim, features a yellow Rising Sun and the words, 'The/A.I.F./Covered/With/Glory' (approx 50cm long and 17cm at widest end. A few tears and loss of material, otherwise very fi ne and scarce.

$50

3779 Australia, WWII, felt pennants for Army, all with Rising Sun badge with King's crown, includes A.I.F. and A.W.A.S. (2 different). One of the last two faded, otherwise fi ne - very fi ne. (3)

$70

3780 Australia, WWII, felt pennants for R.A.A.F. (all with King's Crown RAAF badge), Royal Australian Air Force "#Flying Fortress"#, W.A.A.A.F. (Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force) (3 different); WWII W.A.A.A.F. coloured recruitment posters (60x52cm) (3) includes 'I'm 18 today I'm joining the Air Force' and 'Keep Them Flying!' (2). The posters rough around edges, otherwise overall fi ne - very fi ne. (8)

$250

3781 Australia, WWII, felt pennants for R.A.N., includes H.M.A.S. Barcoo and H.M.A.S. Castlemaine; Staffordshire china tea cup saucer with seal of the Lord High Admiral of Great Britain on front edge. Very fi ne. (3)

$80

3782 RAN hat tin, in metal (approx 38x30x24cm), marked on lid, 'H.G.K.Melville,/R.A.N.'. Rusty and some dents, very good.

$100

Served on HMAS Sydney and later Lieutenant Commander H.G.K. Melville, Offi cer Commanding HMAS Rushcutter.

3783 Bosun's whistle, Victorian era hand decorated in silver, with long silver double strand chain (1.8m; tot wt 165g). Fine - very fi ne.

$120

3784 Royal Flying Corps, swagger stick (approx 33.5 inches; 84cm), carved RFC badge near pommel, made of mallaca cane, tapered with brass protector at end. Very fi ne.

$50

3785 RAF, Group Captain's No.1 Dress cap (KC), by Bates, Hatter, St James, London, inside marked R Morant; also Plumpton School Rugby Football Club 1st XV cap in black felt and decorated with silver braid and tassel, inside with the name, 'R.A.L.Morant 1937'; embroidered blazer patch Australia under coat-of-arms and below, 'Athletics 1935/Rugby Union 1937-38'. The last with one moth hole, otherwise very fi ne. (3)

$150

Group Captain R.A.L.Morant OBE, RAF. Roy Arthur Lushington Morant gained a cadetship from Plumpton to RAF Cranwell in 1938. On 01Jun1940 as a Pilot Offi cer he was reported missing in Spitfi re P9377 over Dunkirk but later reported downed after an attack by an Me109, crash landing on the beach at Bray-Dunes. He was also injured when his Spitfi re P9420 crashed on forced landing at Hemswell near Normanton, Lincolnshire 26Jun1940. In Oct1950 Sqn Ldr Morant led a team of four Meteors of 63 Sqn in an exhibition of formation drill at an air display show. In Aug1976 Morant joined the Churchill Trust of Australia as Chief Executive Offi cer and served until his retirement in Jul1988. He died at Nambucca Heads, NSW on 05Aug1988.

3786 Royal Air Forces Escaping Society, maroon silk scarf (68cm square) with printed colour badge of the RAFES diagonally opposite on two corners; RAAF Airman's hat badges (2) one oxidized bronze and one in gilt (both KC); RAAF Air Training Corps enamel lapel badge (QC). The fi rst with folds and near new, the rest very fi ne. (4)

$50

453

3787* Boer War souvenir spoon, in silver, hallmarked for London, 1899, handle is in form of a sword with chain and at end is a framed photo of Field Marshall Earl Roberts, on the ladle is inscribed, 'Souvenir/of the/Anglo-Boer/War/1899-1900'. Good very fi ne.

$50

3788 Boomerang, returning type in light timber (approx 44mm tip-to-tip and approx 53mm total outer length), one side with metal plate affi xed which reads, 'H.M.A.S. Sydney/Destroyed Emden.1914. ' Some slight timber loss at tips, small edge nick and slight scuffi ng, otherwise very fi ne.

$100

3789 Queen Victoria gift tin, South Africa 1900, with wishes for a Happy New Year, inside some fossilized biscuits; Princess Mary gift tin 1914. The fi rst with some loss of paint, the second with all gold colouring missing, otherwise fi ne. (2)

$70

3790 World War I, Princess Mary's Christmas tin 1914, empty. Very fi ne.

$50

3791 Trench art beer tankards, WWII, nickel plated brass, featuring elaborately engraved scenes of various campaigns in Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean, one is engraved to the effect that brass used in the manufacture of the tankard was salvaged from the battle fi elds of North Africa and the other from the battle fi elds of World War II. One with edge bump on tankard lip, otherwise very fi ne. (2)

$100

3792 The Battle of the Coral Sea 50th Anniversary tankard, 1992, limited edition glass bottom tankard crafted in fi ne lead-free pewter and bearing a sculptured plaque of the USS Lexington embellished with 22ct gold, around is impressed the details of United States and Australian participating ships and air force units, together with a certifi cate from the issuer, Franklin Mint. Extremely fi ne.

$30

3793 Herbert, Harold, B., pencil drawing, 20.5x26mm, 'Building a Pontoon Bridge', WWII subject, framed, signed and inscribed centre left. Very fi ne.

$70

3794 Australia, 3RAR original paperwork and discharge, for service in WWII and Korea at Kapyong and WIA at Maryang, includes WWII original certifi cate of discharge to Tasmanian TX 15436 Sgt William Leslie De Jersey and Korea discharge form ex 3 RAR as WIA and medically unfi t, original copy of birth certifi cate dated 1919 and a number of Tasmania Education Department certifi cates, also two A4 size War Memorial images of William and with a full fi le of service and about 200 pages (photocopy) from the original 3 Bn RAR detail day-by-day of Operation Commando (Maryang San). Mostly fi ne - very fi ne. (lot)

$100

William De Jersey was in action at Kapyong and Maryang San where he was WIA shot in leg.

3795 WWII Japanese/Australia documents and others, includes handwritten letter by K. Kadama acting as interpreter and handwritten Reprimand by Lt Col Tonegawa, CO No.2 Labour Camp with report to Aust Commander H.Q. No.2 Labour Camp 26/4/1946 with list of Japanese soldiers and offi cers, their reprimand and reason for same; typed reports for same camp dated 10/4/46 and 13/4/46; 6-page typed report on conditions of POWs in Thailand, May to Dec 1943 together with photocopy of same; 17 various photos relating to WWII Japanese surrender at New Ireland and Rabaul, New Guinea and other photos; Japanese text WWII leafl et; Japanese WWII postcard and picture note book page; large ruled page with two printed Japanese characters; various images of Selarang Barracks, the site of a POW incident in 1942 with details; various (16) Japanese rank insignia and other badges; photocopies of propaganda leafl et to Aussies dropped over Alamein in WWII. Fine - very fi ne. (lot)

$150

3796 Japanese midget submarine, souvenir in form of a small section of copper pipe from the sub sunk in Sydney Harbour, Sunday, May 31st, 1942, attached to an offi cial certifi cate of guarantee declaring proceeds to R.A.N. Relief Fund & King George's Fund for Sailors. The ticket with some toning and some creases, very fi ne.

$100

3797 Japanese midget submarine, cast model (length 117mm) with edge wording 'Made from ballast Jap Midget Sub./Sunk in Sydney Harbour May 31st 1942'; together with another Navy ship. Good. (2)

$120

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3798* WWI telescope, 2 1/4 inch brass military issue with three draws, signed on the first draw below two asterisks, 'TEL. SIG. (MkIV) Also G.S./NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA,/ LONDON/1917/No. 24219', at the right an impressed military arrow, overall length including the open collapsing leather lens' shade is 36 inches, closed length is 11 inches, missing main body leather cover and front leather cover loose and not original, eyepiece marked 'High'. Fine.

$150

3799 WWI souvenirs, a cased set that includes a brass scimitar shaped letter opener with the blade inscribed 'Naples' and carved timber handle with goddess head, also other plaster pieces decorated with antique design heads, and a pen nib, inside the case are newspaper clippings relating to Mr George Edwards, the personal attendant to Capt. J.C.T. Glossop RN, commander of the HMAS Sydney when she sank the Emden. Poor - very fi ne. (set)

$50

3800 Allied Airmen's survival kit items, WWII, includes Allied Forces services rendered slips, with watermarks of Australian, British and American arms and English, Dutch, Malayan and Portuguese language text, for use by Allied Forces personnel in Dutch East Indies for issue to local inhabitants so they may receive payment for providing assistance to them, three unused consecutive slips; two large fold-out sheets for English translation, one titled Malay Glossary for Airmen and the other titled Tetum Glossary for Airmen; printed letter on Dutch East Indies watermarked paper and with Dutch East Indies coat-of-arms at top, for use by Allied Force personnel seeking help from local Javanese village chief (2). All with folds but unused and in remarkable condition for their age. (7)

$100

Tetum is an Austronesian language spoken on the island of Timor.

3801 WWII map case, Australian canvas military issue with holders for pens, metal backing frame and handle, inside printed, 'C.G. Hartley & Co./1942'. Apart from being dirty it is virtually unused.

$50

3802 France, Jumelle Marine binoculars, in case. Case damaged, fi ne - very fi ne.

$50

3803 Germany, Imperial colonial uniform buttons in brass, Offi cer Colonial troops model 1895; Colonial Administration troops/officials; colonial enlisted ranks model 1910; Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy) NCOs and ratings (3, 2 large, 1 small). Extremely fi ne - uncirculated. (6)

$30

3804 German Zeppelin raider, piece of metal removed by Mr Carre-Riddell from wreckage of the fi rst raider to be shot down over England during WWI, matted with descriptive note and above an original b&w photo of the wreckage also matted, all framed under UV protective glass (approx 32x42cm). Photo with tears and creases, overall fi ne.

$100

3805 Germany, Third Reich, Submarine Combat Clasp (silvered), no maker's name so probably a copy; patriotic brooch with central Iron Cross 'Treu Deutschland 1916' between two Russian silver ten kopek coins, 1909 and 1913; another brooch made of two conjoined German East African silver quarter rupees, 1901 and 1913. Very fi ne - extremely fi ne. (3)

$50

3806 Germany, Third Reich, SS wool armband, red with black swastika on white circle and with black edge bands, with RZM cloth tag Nr.275628. Several small moth holes, otherwise extremely fi ne.

$100

3807 Germany, Third Reich fork (19cm) with impressed formal symbol of the Nazi Party, the eagle atop the swastika, on the back, also impressed with maker's mark and date, 'GK&F/41' (Gebruder Kugel u. Fink 1941). Fine.

$50

3808* Japanese symbolic hessian cloth, possibly a soldier's fl ag (approx 83.5X33cm), with Sun emblem between Japanese characters and with running tiger (the symbol of strength, courage and protector against bad luck) below, matted and under glass in a wooden frame (approx 108x57cm). Staining and age toning, otherwise fi ne.

$100

3809 Lebanon, Armed Forces crest on circular, brass shield (approx 28cm) in felt, lift-up display case. Latch on case lid broken, the shield uncirculated.

$50

3810 Australia's Heroic Deeds of the Field of Battle, Biographical Sketches of North Sydney Heroes, by Young, Wilfred, Epworth Printing and Publishing House, Sydney, 1917, paperback, quarto, pp130 printed in double column and with folding plate. Writing on inside of front cover, some foxing and edge damage to fold out page, otherwise fi ne and very scarce.

$120

455

3811 "With the Twenty-Second", by E. Gorman, a history of 22nd Battalion, A.I.F. by Captain E. Gorman, M.C., Introduction by General Sir W.R. Birdwood, Publisher, H.H. Champion. Australasian Author's Agency, Melbourne 1919, 132pp includes Appendix I Transport at Salonika; II Total casualties; III Decorations; Roll of Honour, b/w photographs, cloth spine, hardcover, matt laminated paper boards. Some foxing and water stains, edge binding repaired with tape, otherwise fi ne and scarce fi rst edition.

$100

3812 Australians in Action, with title page Australians in Action in New Guinea, by Signaller L.C. Reeves, photographs by Signaller H. Ellis, with introduction by Lieut. Col. Paton, published by W.C. Penfold & Co Ltd, Sydney, 1915, 97pp + ads. Some foxing and paper loss to cover, writing on inside blank pages, otherwise fi ne.

$50

Lyle Comyn Reeves served in New Guinea in 1914 with the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force. He then joined the AIF enlisting with the 20th Battalion serving until war's end and returned home in 1919.

3813 Australia at the Dardanelles 25th April 1915, (Australians in Action : The Story of Gallipoli - special printing for Red Cross Association), 1915, by Department of Public Instruction, New South Wales, soft cover, 32pp; Souvenir of Peace Celebrations Sydney Saturday July 19,1919, soft cover, 16pp; The Gate of Eternal Memories, "Menin Gate at Midnight" (the Story of Captain Will Longstaff's Great Allegorical Painting), soft cover, 15pp; Where the Australians Rest (a description of many of the Cemeteries overseas in which Australians - including those whose names can never be known - are buried), prepared under instructions from the Minister of State for Defence (Senator G.F. Pearce),1920, soft cover, 72pp; Australian War Memorial Museum, The Relics and Records of Australia's Effort in the Defence of the Empire 1914-1918, Sydney First Edition April, 1925, soft cover, 105pp, a guidebook to the exhibits with map on back cover showing that Memorial Museum is located at the Exhibition Building in Prince Alfred Park near Central Station, all books feature photos and/or illustrations. Some with foxing, the fi rst with writing on front cover, the fi rst two and last with rough edges to cover, overall very good - good fi ne. (5)

$100

3814 The Australian Military Journal, Volume 6, Number 3, July, 1915, edited by the General Staff (Training Branch), Headquarters, Australian Military Forces, Melbourne, printed by Government Printer, 1915, quarto size, pp374-557 + ads, with Roll of Honour for casualties sustained in operations at the Dardanelles, the number and composition of AIF with quotes furnished by each Military District dispatched from Australia up to 30 June 1915, also numerous lengthy articles and several illustrations. With some writing on cover, front and back, some paper loss at back cover and rough around edge, otherwise normal wear for age, very good.

$100

3815 Beneath the Dardanelles, The Australian Submarine at Gallipoli by Vecihi and Hatice Basarin, 2008, soft cover, 211pp, and with b&w photo of AE2 stuck inside front cover; Gallipoli a Battlefi eld Guide by Phil Taylor and Pam Cupper, 1989, soft cover, 263pp; Gallipoli 2002 Anzac Day Orders of Service, Dawn Service, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, soft cover, 32pp; Return to Gallipoli, Walking the Battlefi elds of the Great War by Bruce Scates, 2006, soft cover, 273pp; A 'duty clear before us', North Beach and the Sari Bair Range, Gallipoli peninsula 25 April - 20 December 1915, by Richard Reid with assistance from Courtney Page and Robert Pounds, 2000, soft cover, 87pp. The fi rst with some foxing, otherwise mostly very fi ne. (5 + photo)

$80

3816 The Dardanelles, An Epic told in Pictures, published by The Alfi eri Picture Service, London, 1916 second edition, oblong large octavo, 110pp, one colophon, with 93 full-page captioned illustrations from photographs taken during the Gallipoli Campaign, and a 'Description of the Operations from Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatch', a map and a facsimile 'envoi' from Sir George Reid. Edge foxing and some paper loss on front cover, otherwise fi ne.

$100

3817 From the Australian Front Shrapnel and Smiles, First Edition by Cassell and Company, 1917, quarto size paperback, 128pp, a pictorial record of Australians in the battlefi elds of WWI, with photographs by offi cial photographers, also drawings, cartoons. Pictorial heavy paper cover, detached, with tears at the spine head and foot, soiled in places, tape residue on back cover, fi ne.

$50

3818 From the Australian Front Xmas 1917, First Edition by Cassell and Company, 1917, quarto size paperback, 128pp, with introduction by General Birdwood, frontispiece: Cook drawn by Will Dyson, illustrated throughout with photographs by Capt F. Hurley, Lieut E. Brooks, Lieut H. F. Baldwin, and Lieut G. H. Wilkins, drawings, cartoons, noted owner's name on inside page as 'Pte C.Langbein/NX9049' (2/33 Aust Infy Bn Enl 12.12.39; Disch 4.12.45). Pictorial heavy paper cover, with tears at the spine head and foot, soiled in places, otherwise very fi ne and extremely scarce.

$100

3819 Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs, Anzac Dinner 24 April 1947 menu (2); Australians in Action : The Story of Gallipoli by Department of Public Instruction, 1915, soft cover, 32pp; Anzac Day to the Fallen, 1914-1918 and 1939-1940, a poem by 6027 sapper H. Groth ex 4th Div. Signal Coy., AIF; Government Gazette British Administration - German New Guinea Vol 1 No 1, 15 October 1914 with details of the AN&MEF Garrison Standing Orders and other relevant information detailed over 12pp. Some foxing, otherwise fi ne. (5)

$50

456

3820 Musketry Small Book for the Australian Imperial Force, 1916, soft cover, 40pp; Aiming, Firing, Fire Discipline Training as taught at the School of Musketry, Randwick, by Staff Sgt.-Major Instr. F.E. Hart, 1916, card cover, 190pp; Australian Light Horse Orders and Duties, 1917, soft cover (missing), 109pp; The New Company Drill Simplifi ed with Squad, Section and Platoon Drill, c1914, card cover, 142pp; Notes for Infantry Offi cers on Trench Warfare compiled by the General Staff, May 1917, soft cover, 73pp. Mostly with foxing, the third with burn hole on back cover, some with names written on, overall good - fi ne. (5)

$100

3821 Pictures of the Battlefields of Anzac, on which the Australasians won Deathless Fame, by Schuler, Phillip Frederick Edward, War Correspondent of The Age, Melbourne, Osboldstone and Co., 1916, a large oblong octavo, with 28 pp of illustrations, a total of 65 illustrations, all from photographs featuring an historical series of views depicting the heroism of our gallant Anzac Boys on the fi eld of battle. Missing map and centre page loose, otherwise very fi ne and scarce.

$50

3822 Remnants From Randwick No 2, No 4 Australian General Hospital, 1919, pictorial soft cover, 96pp, a scarce unit magazine produced just after the end of World War 1 for No 4 Australian General Hospital, this being the 2nd issue of the magazine and contains pictures, stories, poems and information about the soldiers, doctors, nurses and patients of No 4 AGH. Some foxing and edge tears, otherwise fi ne.

$50

3823 Saints and Soldiers, by Matthews, Harley, published by W.F. Floessell, Sydney, 1918, 'With the MEN over there' being the subtitle on the half-title page, octavo, 150pp plus 3 plates and the front cover illustration showing Simpson's donkey by Percy Leason. Some paper loss to cover spine, otherwise good fi ne and scarce.

$80

The author enlisted in August 1914 and was with the 4th Battalion for more than three years before he was wounded and repatriated to Australia.

3824 Sir John French's Despatches, Offi cial Story of Mons The Marne & The Aisne, illustrated by specially drawn War Maps, The Graphic Special No.1, publisher, The Graphic, 1914, London, paperback, 47pp; also Overseas War Graves Remembrance, 14pp booklet by The Hayden Company, Sydney, for Anzac Day Remembrance 1930. The fi rst with some foxing and front and rear covers have edge wear, otherwise fi ne - very fi ne. (2)

$50

3825 With the Anzacs in Egypt, by Doull, Lieutenant David Farquhar, J.A. Packer, Printer and Publisher, Sydney, 1916, octavo, 143pp, one colophon plus 16 pages of plates, features Life and Scenes in the Land of the Pharaohs, as seen through Australian Spectacles, by Lieut. David Doull, one of the Gallipoli Heroes who was with the 17th Battalion, a rare soldier's detailed personal account written for the Australians at home. Front cover loose and with small paper loss, water stain on back cover edge, otherwise fi ne and very scarce.

$250

3826 "We of the AIF", Souvenir, 1941, a programme for the unique, uncensored fi lm of the same name from the National Archives, narrated in person by Captain George Deane Mitchell MC DCM, quarto with pictorial wrappers; also Silver Linings from Diggers of the Old Brigade, Remember Anzac Day, 32pp of funny stories and jokes by returned soldiers. Foxing , postage stamp and address on front of fi rst, some paper loss, good. (2)

$50

3827 The Rising Sun, YMCA 4-page newspaper, Vol.1 No.4, London, England, November 19, 1918; Address delivered 4th Nov. 1918 by Monseigneur the bishop of Amiens in the church of Long (Amiens) in memory of Australian offi cers, n.c.os & men fallen in fi eld of battle, single A4 size page, printed by H.Servais, Morialme; Memoriam for the Fallen, poem by Pte W. Harris, The Soldier Poet, contemporary printing A4 size page; The Gate of Eternal Memories, Menin Gate at Midnight, the Story of Captain Will Longstaff's Great Allegorical Painting, 15pp; Kitchener's Last Message, photo with message below; Souvenir of the First expeditionary Force from New South Wales to go to Seat of War, 1914, 32pp, with illustrations and Roll of Honour; Government Gazette British Administration - German New Guinea Vol 1 No 1, 15 October 1914 with details of the AN&MEF Garrison Standing Orders and other relevant information detailed over 12pp; Exhibition of Paintings of the Battle of the Dardanelles, 50th Anniversary 1965, 16pp catalogue of paintings with some illustrations; Australian postal cover issued for Villers-Bretonneux/Robinvale commemorative with postal cancellations from Villers-Bretonneux, Somme (2 different) and Robinvale, Vic. Some with foxing, otherwise fi ne - very fi ne. (9)

$100

3828 Cathedrale d'Amiens, book of 24 post cards, written on cover 'April 18, 1917'; Ypres Before and After the War No.1, 12 post cards from photos by Antony d'Ypres; single b&w postcard for Estaires (Nord) - Pont de la Meuse; The Englishman in France, usual words and sentences, soft cover, 40pp + contents page, written on front cover '17 Btn 1AIF'. Foxing and rough edges to covers, otherwise mostly fi ne. (4)

$50

3829 Sonderkarten der Westfront 1:250000, (Special maps of the Western Front 1: 250000th), I. Ostende-Arras, II. Laon-Reims, III. Reims-Verdun, IV. Toul-Nancy, V. Colmar-Belfort, by G. Winkler, Berlin, undated, format 12x19cm, canvas structured original paperback with 5-fold, multi-coloured cards, some maps with coloured pencil markings; Ye Berlyn Tapestrie, Wilhelm's Invasion of Flanders, by Hassall, John, published 1915, book format with one folded sheet to make 30pp mounted on wrapper; also an old b&w postcard of uniformed soldiers with postmark of Bremen 25.1.16. The last with some paper loss at edges, the second missing cover but fold story sheet fully intact, good - very fi ne. (3)

$50

The fi rst believed to have been captured from a German offi cer.

The second is John Hassall's satirical 1915 take on Kaiser Wilhelm's invasion of Belgium the previous summer. Hassall was an illustrator and pioneering ad man who responded in disgust to an offi cial report on German atrocities in Belgium. Drawing on the iconic British representation of a foreign invasion - the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England - Hassall mocked the Germans down to size with his words and drawings.

457

3830 WWI letters, postcards and other items, includes 2x one page letters to 378 Cpl Donald C. Stewart from his father and one three page letter from him to his father, with Active Service envelope to his father at Spring Vale, Victoria with post cancellation of Field Post Offi ce, signed by Cpl Stewart; 24 cardboard badges representing various French war related scenes and events, all but one in colour and most with small French tri-colour ribbon attached for wearing; letter from French village of Busmenard on the Somme written in continuous fashion on fi ve different French picture postcards, addressed to 'Dear Doll' and signed, 'Your loving brother Jack'; other French postcards (3) one of these an unused silk pocket card and two plastic souvenir cards, one of these broken. Good - very fi ne. (lot)

$100

Cpl Donald Stewart was wounded three times. He was awarded the Military Medal at Gueudecourt on 10 January 1917 when a large party of men came under fi re in the open. Although amongst the wounded he went out and attended to two men who were severely hit and carried them in and then again went out and searched to make sure there were no others. He was then awarded a Bar to the Military Medal at Corbie on 18 June 1918 for great gallantry and devotion to duty along with two others when he climbed under a bridge and removed ten large explosive charges which were in danger of being detonated by a nearby burning building.

3831 Australia WWI, letters, lettercards and envelopes posted from Pte R. Wade, 5 Bn AIF to his family and friends in Sydney, NSW, included is a Military Pass No.288392, and written Pass No.5428, stamped for 5th Training Battalion 2 June 1917, to 5428 Pte R. Wade from 1200 Second June 1917 to 2400 Second June 1917 for purpose of proceeding to Salisbury, also a circular (35mm) brooch in gilt with a photo of Pte R Wade in uniform. Poor - fi ne. (lot)

$100

3832 Soldier's Diary WWI, in suede cover, New Zealand issue for year 1918 by Whitcombe and Tombs Limited, various names and addresses and daily entries from 16 August - 30 October, this covers the entire voyage from Wellington, New Zealand until arrival at Tilbury, England, in a pocket of the diary cover is a card bearing the arms of Exeter and reads,'From the Mayoress of Exeter and Committee Wishing you good luck 1919. ' Cover spine torn, good to fi ne.

$100

lot 3833 part

3833* WWI silk postcard, from 5th Pioneer Battalion, France 'Keep Smiling' with pocket containing small card 'I'm Thinking of You', dated 4/7/17; A.A.S.C. Training Depot, Parkhouse, Christmas 1917 postcard, opens out with unit photos; Field Service Post Cards (4) all post cancelled at Field Post Offi ce in 1918; New South Wales Railways First Class Pass 19.3.1919 issued on demobilisation, the last fi ve items all relate to same person. Fine - very fi ne. (7)

$100

3834 On Active Service WWI postcards (7 to Miss Vipond at Darling Point); various other Christmas, Greetings and post cards, used and unused envelopes; Souvenir of Cairo folder of postcards, several loose or used; cigarette cards series for Commonwealth Military Forces and one other (20); collection of b&w military photos mostly for WWII training or on leave. Mostly good - very fi ne. (lot)

$100

3835 WWI postcards, printed in b&w, mostly from original drawings by M. Crete, all unused. Some foxing, otherwise very fi ne. (14)

$50

M. Crete was an interpreter attached to A Sqn Bedfordshire Yeomanry 1915-16.

3836 Soudan Centenary 1885-1985, commemorative covers, three different, one no.203 of 2,500 with postmark Suakin 29 Mar 1985 and Aust. F.P.O. 4 -3 Mar 1985, this signed on front by Brigadier D.M.M.Francis OBE, Commander 2nd Military District (NSW), another one no.318 of 1,500 with postmark Paddington N.S.W. 2021 25 Feb 1985 Victoria Barracks and Relief NSW 9-A13Feb86, this signed on the back by His Excellency Sir James Rowland KBE, DFC, AFC, Governor of New South Wales and Honorary Colonel of The Royal New South Wales Regiment; also Soldiers of the Queen War in the Soudan by Ralph Sutton, 1985, 321pp, inside with postage stamp from the Soudan commemorative issue and postmarked 25 Feb 1985, book signed by author; Soudan Centenary medals, 1985 (2, one gilt, one bronze) in packs of issue. Some toning on the top and bottom edge of book dust jacket, otherwise extremely fi ne, the covers fi ne used as issued, the medals uncirculated. (6)

$40

3837 Fighter Squadron Doctor, 75 Squadron RAAF, New Guinea 1942, by W. Deane-Butcher, 1989, soft cover, 200pp + 22 photo pages, signed by author; Units of the Royal Australian Air Force, a Concise History, Vol 2 Fighter Units, 1995, compiled by RAAF Historical Section, soft cover, 147pp; Going Solo, The Royal Australian Air Force 1946-1971 by Alan Stephens, 1995, hard cover, 523pp; British, American, German & Italian Aircraft, published by Hutchinson, London, c1943, soft cover, 80pp, a complete collection of 380 photographs and drawings with explanatory notes. The last with some paper loss to cover and foxing, otherwise good - very fi ne. (4)

$70

3838 Prince Dimitri Romanoff, 'The Orders, Medals and History of the Kingdoms of Serbia and Yugoslavia' by Balkan Heritage, Denmark (1996), 191pp and plates, profusely illustrated. As new.

$50